Cooperativity Model for Improving the Walking-Assistance Efficiency of the Exoskeleton [PDF]
Micromachines, 2022 (1) Background: To enhance the walking-assistance efficiencies of exoskeletons, this paper proposed the biomechanical-based cooperativity model based on a passive exoskeleton prototype to fill the technical gap in exoskeleton design regarding the torque ...
Jianfeng Ma
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Leg Force Control Through Biarticular Muscles for Human Walking Assistance [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2018 Assistive devices can be considered as one of the main applications of legged locomotion research in daily life. In order to develop an efficient and comfortable prosthesis or exoskeleton, biomechanical studies on human locomotion are very useful.
Maziar Ahmad Sharbafi +2 more
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Design of a Purely Mechanical Sensor-Controller Integrated System for Walking Assistance on an Ankle-Foot Exoskeleton [PDF]
Sensors, 2019 Propulsion during push-off (PO) is a key factor to realize human locomotion. Through the detection of real-time gait stage, assistance could be provided to the human body at the proper time.
Sheng Guo, Xiangyang Wang, Haibo Qu
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Exoskeleton Active Walking Assistance Control Framework Based on Frequency Adaptive Dynamics Movement Primitives [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2021 This paper introduces a novel exoskeleton active walking assistance control framework based on frequency adaptive dynamics movement primitives (FADMPs).
Shiyin Qiu +5 more
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User preference-based human-in-the-loop tuning of exoskeleton assistance during walking [PDF]
npj Biomedical InnovationsPersonalized exoskeleton assistance has substantial potential to enhance human locomotion performance. However, current human-in-the-loop optimization methods for generating personalized assistance are cumbersome and time-consuming.
Niklas Schäfer +6 more
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Fast walking with swing extension assistance in a nominally passive semi-powered prosthetic knee [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AITypical microprocessor-controlled knee prostheses (MPKs) are energetically passive devices. Like MPKs, the biological knee joint is also largely passive during the swing phase of walking.
David M. Marsh +2 more
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Effects of robotic assistance on muscle activation and fatigue during overground walking in non-disabled individuals: an exploratory study [PDF]
Journal of NeuroEngineering and RehabilitationBackground Overground walking powered exoskeletons (OPE) assist the lower limbs by initiating and replicating step kinematics while supporting the trunk, enabling users to maximize movement repetitions for motor learning.
Margaux Simon +3 more
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Dynamic Balance Gait for Walking Assistance Exoskeleton [PDF]
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2018 Purpose. Powered lower-limb exoskeleton has gained considerable interests, since it can help patients with spinal cord injury(SCI) to stand and walk again.
Qiming Chen +4 more
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An Unpowered Knee Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance and Energy Capture [PDF]
Micromachines, 2023 Pingping Wei, Xinyao Tang
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Portable hip exoskeleton improves walking economy for stroke survivors [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsIncreased metabolic cost of walking after stroke limits mobility and quality of life for millions of individuals. Existing portable assistive devices, primarily targeting the ankle joint, have failed to alleviate this burden.
Kai Pruyn +4 more
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