Exoskeletal devices for hand assistance and rehabilitation: A comprehensive analysis of state-of-the-art technologies
Robots are effective tools for aiding in the restoration of hand function through rehabilitation
programs or by providing in-task assistance. To date, a multitude of exoskeletal devices …
programs or by providing in-task assistance. To date, a multitude of exoskeletal devices …
[HTML][HTML] Soft gloves: A review on recent developments in actuation, sensing, control and applications
Interest in soft gloves, both robotic and haptic, has enormously grown over the past decade,
due to their inherent compliance, which makes them particularly suitable for direct …
due to their inherent compliance, which makes them particularly suitable for direct …
Soft robotic fabric actuator with elastic bands for high force and bending performance in hand exoskeletons
In current designs soft robotic bending actuators, the need for high force capabilities is not
adequately addressed. In this article, we present a new inflatable actuator that exploits …
adequately addressed. In this article, we present a new inflatable actuator that exploits …
Integration, sensing, and control of a modular soft-rigid pneumatic lower limb exoskeleton
This article presents the system integration, sensing, and control of a novel modular soft-
rigid pneumatic exoskeleton for lower limb. The proposed exoskeleton consists of three soft …
rigid pneumatic exoskeleton for lower limb. The proposed exoskeleton consists of three soft …
Design, modeling and optimization of a high torque asymmetric dual chamber soft actuator
Y Wang, S Yuan, M Hou, X Cui, S Zhou, Y Fei - Sensors and Actuators A …, 2024 - Elsevier
This article presents a study on a new high torque asymmetric dual chamber soft actuator
(ADCSA), aimed to discover the bending performance of ADCSA as an actuator on the …
(ADCSA), aimed to discover the bending performance of ADCSA as an actuator on the …
Soft, rigid, and hybrid robotic exoskeletons for hand rehabilitation: Roadmap with impairment-oriented rationale for devices design and selection
In recent decades, extensive attention has been paid to the study and development of
robotic devices specifically designed for hand rehabilitation. Accordingly, a many concepts …
robotic devices specifically designed for hand rehabilitation. Accordingly, a many concepts …
Design synthesis and optimization of a 4-SPS intrinsically compliant parallel wrist rehabilitation robotic orthosis
Neuroplasticity allows the human nervous system to adapt and relearn motor control
following stroke. Rehabilitation therapy, which enhances neuroplasticity, can be made more …
following stroke. Rehabilitation therapy, which enhances neuroplasticity, can be made more …
Modular crawling robots using soft pneumatic actuators
N Wang, B Chen, X Ge, X Zhang, W Wang - Frontiers of Mechanical …, 2021 - Springer
Crawling robots have elicited much attention in recent years due to their stable and efficient
locomotion. In this work, several crawling robots are developed using two types of soft …
locomotion. In this work, several crawling robots are developed using two types of soft …
Textile-based soft robotics for physically challenged individuals
Due to the rapid advancements in the human–robot interface, soft robotics is getting
attention in recent times. Conventional robots or robotic devices are not compatible with …
attention in recent times. Conventional robots or robotic devices are not compatible with …
Pneumatic bending soft actuator coupling with revolute joint with different boundary constraints
This article presents a study on pneumatic bending soft actuator (SA) coupling with revolute
joint (RJ) with different boundary constraints (BCs), aimed to discover the bending …
joint (RJ) with different boundary constraints (BCs), aimed to discover the bending …