Intention detection strategies for robotic upper-limb orthoses: a scoping review considering usability, daily life application, and user evaluation

J Gantenbein, J Dittli, JT Meyer, R Gassert… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Wearable robotic upper limb orthoses (ULO) are promising tools to assist or enhance the
upper-limb function of their users. While the functionality of these devices has continuously …

An assistive upper-limb exoskeleton controlled by multi-modal interfaces for severely impaired patients: development and experimental assessment

M Gandolla, S Dalla Gasperina, V Longatelli… - Robotics and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Active exoskeletons can help adults with muscular dystrophy regain independence and self-
esteem, which have been limited due to their severe and progressive muscular weakness. A …

User-centred assistive SystEm for arm Functions in neUromuscuLar subjects (USEFUL): a randomized controlled study

V Longatelli, A Antonietti, E Biffi, E Diella… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Upper limb assistive devices can compensate for muscular weakness and
empower the user in the execution of daily activities. Multiple devices have been recently …

A Review on Exoskeleton Upper Limb Impact, Design, Selection and Application

S Vaisali, C Maheswari, S Shankar… - 2023 Innovations in …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This review article to provide a comprehensive overview of exoskeleton upper limb systems,
including their selection criteria, applications, mechanisms, merits, demerits, suggestions for …

Acceptance model of an innovative assistive technology by neurological patients with a motor disability of their upper limb

R Onofrio, M Gandolla, E Lettieri… - Advances in Usability …, 2020 - Springer
This study develops a novel theoretical model that clarifies the main determinants of the
acceptance of an innovative Assistive Technology by neurological/neuromuscular patients …

[HTML][HTML] Active, actuated, and assistive: a scoping review of exoskeletons for the hands and wrists

A Galbert, A Buis - Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
BACKGROUND: Assistive technology is often incorporated into rehabilitation and support for
those impacted by upper limb impairments. When powered, these devices provide …

A Wearable Soft Exoskeleton for Shoulder Motion Assistance

NF Rojo, I Nazari, C Applegate, M Lee… - 2022 IEEE/ACM …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a disease that causes progressive weakness and eventually
loss of muscle mass. In the United States, there are approximately 250,000 patients with MD …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluation of an assistive upper-limb exoskeleton for severely impaired patients

S Dalla Gasperina, M Gandolla, V Longatelli, A Manti… - academia.edu
Recent literature analysis showed the need for upper-limb assistive devices suitable for
patients affected by neuromuscular pathologies. This work presents a novel upper-limb …