Soft back exosuit controlled by neuro-mechanical modeling provides adaptive assistance while lifting unknown loads and reduces lumbosacral compression forces [PDF]
Wearable TechnologiesState-of-the-art controllers for active back exosuits rely on body kinematics and state machines. These controllers do not continuously target the lumbosacral compression forces or adapt to unknown external loads.
Alejandro Moya-Esteban +4 more
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AEJ - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 The design of walking-assistance exosuits is becoming increasingly popular among those who aim at developing a light, affordable and wearable system. They are indeed an alternative to traditional exoskeletons, which tend to be bulkier and more expensive.
F Romero-Sánchez +2 more
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Biomechanical Effects of a Passive Back-Support Exosuit During Simulated Military Lifting Tasks—An EMG Study [PDF]
SensorsMilitary operators performing vehicle maintenance work are at times subject to onerous tasks such as lifting and transporting heavy loads, potentially in confined spaces. As this presents a risk for developing musculoskeletal injury, it is of interest to
Muhammad Ammar Marican +5 more
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Enhancing Neuroplasticity in the Chronic Phase After Stroke: Effects of a Soft Robotic Exosuit on Training Intensity and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor [PDF]
IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 2023 Objective: High intensity training may enhance neuroplasticity after stroke; however, gait deficits limit the ability to achieve and sustain high walking training intensities.
Anna V. Roto Cataldo +7 more
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Effects of high-intensity gait training with and without soft robotic exosuits in people post-stroke: a development-of-concept pilot crossover trial [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 Introduction High-intensity gait training is widely recognized as an effective rehabilitation approach after stroke. Soft robotic exosuits that enhance post-stroke gait mechanics have the potential to improve the rehabilitative outcomes achieved by high ...
Franchino Porciuncula +6 more
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Effects of Passive Hip Flexion and Extension Assistance in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and Healthy Individuals [PDF]
Sensors(1) Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and related conditions significantly impair walking ability. Previous studies demonstrated that passive lightweight exosuits can improve walking biomechanics.
Hiva Razavi +3 more
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Wearable Robots for Rehabilitation and Assistance of Gait: A Narrative Review [PDF]
Annals of Rehabilitation MedicineWearable robotic exoskeletons have emerged as promising technologies for enhancing gait rehabilitation and providing mobility assistance in individuals with neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
Jun Min Cha +3 more
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Assistance force-line of exosuit affects ankle multidimensional motion: a theoretical and experimental study [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and RehabilitationBackground The talocrural joint and the subtalar joint are the two major joints of the ankle-joint complex. The position and direction of the exosuit force line relative to these two joint axes can influence ankle motion.
Xinyue Zhang, Ying Li, Ronglei Sun
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Volume Transfer: A New Design Concept for Fabric‐Based Pneumatic Exosuits
Advanced Intelligent SystemsThe fabric‐based pneumatic exosuit is now a hot research topic because it is lighter and softer than traditional exoskeletons. Existing research focuses more on the mechanical properties of the exosuit (e.g., torque and speed), but less on its ...
Dapeng Yang, Chendong Liu
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Benchmarking commercially available soft and rigid passive back exoskeletons for an industrial workplace [PDF]
Wearable TechnologiesLow-back pain is a common occupational hazard for industrial workers. Several studies show the advantages of using rigid and soft back-support passive exoskeletons and exosuits (exos) to reduce the low-back loading and risk of injury.
Mohamed I. Mohamed Refai +4 more
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