HUmanoid Robotic Leg via pneumatic muscle actuators: implementation and control
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DOI: 10.1007/s11012-017-0738-6
Abstract: In this article, a HUmanoid Robotic Leg (HURL) via the utilization of pneumatic muscle actuators (PMAs) is presented. PMAs are a pneumatic form of actuation possessing crucial attributes for the implementation of a design that… read more here.
Keywords: robotic leg; pneumatic muscle; control; muscle actuators ... See more keywords
Kinematic analysis and multi-objective optimization of a 3-UPR parallel mechanism for a robotic leg
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.10.004
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a parallel mechanism with 3-UPR architecture for a robotic leg application is analyzed for design purposes. The proposed morphology is characterized by the convergence of the three chains to a single… read more here.
Keywords: robotic leg; mechanism; multi objective; parallel mechanism ... See more keywords
A lightweight robotic leg prosthesis replicating the biomechanics of the knee, ankle, and toe joint
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DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abo3996
Abstract: Robotic leg prostheses promise to improve the mobility and quality of life of millions of individuals with lower-limb amputations by imitating the biomechanics of the missing biological leg. Unfortunately, existing powered prostheses are much heavier… read more here.
Keywords: leg; robotic leg; leg prosthesis; biomechanics ... See more keywords