Robot knee exoskeletons can not only help the rehabilitation training function of the elderly
and disabled patients, but also enhance the performance of healthy people in normal …

Objective Low back pain (LBP) is hallmarked by activity limitations, especially for tasks
involving bending. Back exosuit technology reduces low back discomfort and improves self …

Powered Lower Limb Exoskeletons (PLLE) have attracted much interest due to their
potential applications. They provide assistance for persons with disabilities to accomplish …

Back exosuits deliver mechanical assistance to reduce the risk of back injury, however,
minimising restriction is critical for adoption. We developed the adaptive impedance …

Materials with negative Poisson's ratio, also known as auxetic materials, display exotic
properties such as expansion in all directions under uni-axial tension. For their unique …

Back support exosuits can support workers in physically demanding jobs by reducing
muscle load, which could reduce risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This paper …

Hemiparetic gait is the most common motor-disorder after stroke and, in spite of
rehabilitation efforts, it is persistent in 50% of community dwelling stroke-survivors. Robotic …

Wearable robotic devices (WRD) are still struggling to fulfill their vast potential. Inadequate
daily life usability is one of the main hindrances to increased technology acceptance …

Evaluating human–exoskeleton interaction typically requires experiments with human
subjects, which raises safety issues and entails time-consuming testing procedures. This …

Occupational back exoskeletons and exosuits aim to reduce low back injuries in the
workplace. For these technologies to be adopted, it is important that they provide …