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A Study of Knee Exoskeleton Configuration Based on Lower Limb Motion Characteristics Analysis

Machines, 2023
In order to solve poor coordination between the exoskeleton and the human leg, this article analyzed the spatiotemporal characteristics of lower limb motion using data collection from human walking gait experiments.
Xinyao Tang, Xupeng Wang, Yanmin Xue, Rong Yin, Jiayin Yang   +4 more
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A Portable Soft Robotic Glove with Fully Functional Thumb Assistance for Complex Dexterous Fine Motor Skills

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A portable, sensorized, and controlled dexterous thumb‐enhanced glove helps stroke survivors swipe phones, twist caps, and perform other tasks. It is based on a powerful continuously, segmented origami dual chamber actuator to achieve active thumb CMC and MCP joint assistance and passively extend the IP joint.
Disheng Xie, Zhen Wang, Zhongping Ye, Minghao Liu, Xiangqian Shi, Shuk Fan Tong, Jianbin Liu, Chuanbin Mao, Thomas W. Leung, Haitao Liu, Raymond Kai‐yu Tong   +10 more
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Lower-limb exoskeletons

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2017
With the recent progress in personal care robots, interest in wearable exoskeletons has been increasing due to the demand for assistive technologies generally and specifically to meet the concerns in the increasing ageing society. Despite this global trend, research focus has been on load augmentation for soldiers/workers, assisting trauma patients ...
Baltej Singh Rupal, Sajid Rafique, Ashish Singla, Ekta Singla, Magnus Isaksson, Gurvinder Singh Virk   +5 more
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A Review on Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robots

Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2019
Lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robots integrate sensing, control, and other technologies and exhibit the characteristics of bionics, robotics, information and control science, medicine, and other interdisciplinary areas.
Di Shi, Wuxiang Zhang, Wei Zhang, Xilun Ding   +3 more
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A Human Lower Limb Mechanical Phantom for the Testing of Knee Exoskeletons

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2023
The development of assistive lower-limb exoskeletons can be time-consuming. Testing prototype medical devices on vulnerable populations such as children also has safety concerns.
W. Sebastian Barrutia, James Bratt, Daniel P. Ferris   +2 more
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A Rigid–Foldable Kirigami‐Inspired Metamorphic Mechanism With Programmable Motion Modes and Self‐Locking

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Geometric constraint reconfiguration enables a rigid–foldable kirigami‐inspired mechanism to switch between twisting, directional translation, and self‐locking states. By encoding multifunctionality directly into its architecture, the mechanism achieves multimodal motion and passive locking without reassembly, providing a compact platform for adaptive ...
Jianlin Wang, Zhongmin Song, Ketao Zhang
wiley   +1 more source

Review on Portable-Powered Lower Limb Exoskeletons

Sensors
Advancements in science and technology have driven the growing use of robots in daily life, with Portable-Powered Lower Limb Exoskeletons (PPLLEs) emerging as a key innovation. The selection of mechanisms, control strategies, and sensors directly influences the overall performance of the exoskeletons, making it a crucial consideration for research and ...
Chunyu Jiang, Junlong Xiao, Haochen Wei, Michael Yu Wang, Chao Chen   +4 more
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Stable gait generation method for lower-limb exoskeleton based on instrumented crutches

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2023
Lower-limb exoskeletons have attracted considerable interest because they can provide impaired individuals with the ability to walk upright. Trajectory generation of walking gait is a crucial issue for lower-limb exoskeletons that has not yet been ...
Tianjiao Zheng, Jingsong Gao, Sikai Zhao, Mingzhu Lai, Yang Gao, Jie Zhao, Yanhe Zhu   +6 more
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Receptogenesis in a Vascularized Robotic Embodiment

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Functional augmentation of situated robots via ex novo hardware generation extends physical adaptability. Drawing inspiration from open circulatory systems for mass and function redistribution, this study presents a vascularized robotic composite exhibiting receptogenesis ‐ the on‐demand construction of sensors ‐ from internal fluid reserves based on ...
Kadri‐Ann Pankratov, Leonid Zinatullin, Hans Priks, Adele Metsniit, Urmas Johanson, Tarmo Tamm, Alvo Aabloo, Edoardo Sinibaldi, Indrek Must   +8 more
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Smart Flexible Tactile Sensors: Recent Progress in Device Designs, Intelligent Algorithms, and Multidisciplinary Applications

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Flexible tactile sensors have considerable potential for broad application in healthcare monitoring, human–machine interfaces, and bioinspired robotics. This review explores recent progress in device design, performance optimization, and intelligent applications. It highlights how AI algorithms enhance environmental adaptability and perception accuracy
Siyuan Wang, Ming Dong, Rongrong Bao, Caofeng Pan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source