Biomimetic compliant lower limb exoskeleton (BioComEx) and its experimental evaluation
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DOI: 10.1007/s40430-019-1729-4
Abstract: Exoskeleton robots are generally used for rehabilitation and load-carrying applications. Stable and flexible walking with minimal energy consumption of the human body is achieved by the compliant operation of the human joints. Essentially, the stiffness… read more here.
Keywords: compliant lower; limb exoskeleton; lower limb; robot ... See more keywords
Performance analysis of unpowered lower limb exoskeleton during sit down and stand up
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574721001077
Abstract: ABSTRACT Conventional unpowered lower limb exoskeleton paid little attention to the metabolic cost of body during sit down (SD)/stand up (SU). The SD motion model and the motion characteristics of lower extremity are analyzed; then,… read more here.
Keywords: limb exoskeleton; metabolic cost; unpowered lower; cost ... See more keywords
Design and single-parameter adaptive fuzzy control of pneumatic lower limb exoskeleton with full state constraints
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574722001229
Abstract: Abstract With the excellent characteristic of intrinsic compliance, pneumatic artificial muscle can improve the interaction comfort of wearable robotic devices. This paper resolves the safety tracking control problem of a pneumatically actuated lower limb exoskeleton… read more here.
Keywords: limb exoskeleton; parameter adaptive; control; single parameter ... See more keywords
Graded Optimization of Upper Limb Exoskeleton Parts for Grid Operations
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3243942
Abstract: Upper limb exoskeleton is gradually used in industrial production because of its flexibility, safety, and ease of wear. To improve the load reduction effect of the upper limb exoskeleton in power grid operation, this paper… read more here.
Keywords: limb exoskeleton; model; upper limb; exoskeleton ... See more keywords
A Lower Limb Exoskeleton With Rigid and Soft Structure for Loaded Walking Assistance
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2021.3125723
Abstract: The loaded walking ability of people can be enhanced by lower limb exoskeleton. How to avoid lower limb joint injuries while improving walking efficiency is a major challenge for loaded walking assistance. Inspired by the… read more here.
Keywords: assistance; limb exoskeleton; loaded walking; lower limb ... See more keywords
NESM-γ: An Upper-Limb Exoskeleton With Compliant Actuators for Clinical Deployment
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3183926
Abstract: This letter describes the design and characterization of an upper-limb exoskeleton for post-stroke rehabilitation. The platform interacts with the shoulder and elbow of the user through four active joints, driven by series elastic actuators (SEAs)… read more here.
Keywords: limb exoskeleton; exoskeleton compliant; nesm upper; upper limb ... See more keywords
Design and Verification of Lockable Upper-Limb Exoskeleton Based on Jamming and Engagement Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2023.3238896
Abstract: This letter presents a lockable upper-limb exoskeleton to reduce the physical fatigue of laborers/surgeons operating with upper limbs maintaining fixed posture for long time. A novel structure design integrating the jamming and engagement mechanisms that… read more here.
Keywords: limb exoskeleton; engagement mechanisms; jamming engagement; lockable upper ... See more keywords
EXiO—A Brain-Controlled Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Rhesus Macaques
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DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2017.2659654
Abstract: Recent advances in the field of brain–machine interfaces (BMIs) have demonstrated enormous potential to shape the future of rehabilitation and prosthetic devices. Here, a lower-limb exoskeleton controlled by the intracortical activity of an awake behaving… read more here.
Keywords: rhesus; lower limb; limb exoskeleton; exoskeleton ... See more keywords
A Lower Limb Exoskeleton Recycling Energy From Knee and Ankle Joints to Assist Push-Off
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4046835
Abstract: This paper presents the design and preliminary evaluation of a quasi-passive lower limb exoskeleton for walking efficiency improvements. The exoskeleton recycles the negative work performed by the knee joint in late swing phase and the… read more here.
Keywords: ankle joint; energy; lower limb; limb exoskeleton ... See more keywords
An Anthropometrically Parameterized Assistive Lower-limb Exoskeleton.
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4051214
Abstract: This paper presents a newly developed lower-limb exoskeleton tested for walking assistance. The novel exoskeleton design methodology uses additive manufacturing and a parametrized model based on user anthropometrics to give a person-specific custom fit. The… read more here.
Keywords: parameterized assistive; lower limb; limb exoskeleton; anthropometrically parameterized ... See more keywords
Single-motor driven multi-joints lower limb exoskeleton system based on controllable clamper
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DOI: 10.1177/09544062221097253
Abstract: In this paper, a scheme of single-motor driven multi-joints lower limb exoskeleton based on controllable clamper is proposed in order to reduce the number of driving motors, overall weight and structural complexity of the lower… read more here.
Keywords: limb exoskeleton; multi joints; motor; single motor ... See more keywords