Human-in-the-loop optimization of wearable robotic devices to improve human–robot interaction: A systematic review
This article presents a systematic review on wearable robotic devices that use human-in-the-
loop optimization (HILO) strategies to improve human–robot interaction. A total of 46 HILO …
loop optimization (HILO) strategies to improve human–robot interaction. A total of 46 HILO …
The role of user preference in the customized control of robotic exoskeletons
User preference is a promising objective for the control of robotic exoskeletons because it
may capture the multifactorial nature of exoskeleton use. However, to use it, we must first …
may capture the multifactorial nature of exoskeleton use. However, to use it, we must first …
Modulation of Achilles tendon force with load carriage and exosuit assistance
Exosuits have the potential to assist locomotion in both healthy and pathological
populations, but the effect of exosuit assistance on the underlying muscle-tendon tissue …
populations, but the effect of exosuit assistance on the underlying muscle-tendon tissue …
Application of wearable sensors in actuation and control of powered ankle exoskeletons: A Comprehensive Review
Powered ankle exoskeletons (PAEs) are robotic devices developed for gait assistance,
rehabilitation, and augmentation. To fulfil their purposes, PAEs vastly rely heavily on their …
rehabilitation, and augmentation. To fulfil their purposes, PAEs vastly rely heavily on their …
Neuromechanical model-based adaptive control of bilateral ankle exoskeletons: Biological joint torque and electromyogram reduction across walking conditions
G Durandau, WF Rampeltshammer… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To enable the broad adoption of wearable robotic exoskeletons in medical and industrial
settings, it is crucial they can adaptively support large repertoires of movements. We …
settings, it is crucial they can adaptively support large repertoires of movements. We …
Actuation timing perception of a powered ankle exoskeleton and its associated ankle angle changes during walking
Robotic ankle exoskeletons have the potential to extend human ability, and actuation timing
serves as one of the critical parameters in its controller design. While many experiments …
serves as one of the critical parameters in its controller design. While many experiments …
Enhancing voluntary motion with modular, backdrivable, powered hip and knee orthoses
Mobility disabilities are prominent in society with wide-ranging deficits, motivating modular,
partial-assist, lower-limb exoskeletons for this heterogeneous population. This letter …
partial-assist, lower-limb exoskeletons for this heterogeneous population. This letter …
Comparing optimized exoskeleton assistance of the hip, knee, and ankle in single and multi-joint configurations
Exoskeletons that assist the hip, knee, and ankle joints have begun to improve human
mobility, particularly by reducing the metabolic cost of walking. However, direct comparisons …
mobility, particularly by reducing the metabolic cost of walking. However, direct comparisons …
Can a passive unilateral hip exosuit diminish walking asymmetry? A randomized trial
Background Asymmetric walking gait impairs activities of daily living in neurological patient
populations, increases their fall risk, and leads to comorbidities. Accessible, long-term …
populations, increases their fall risk, and leads to comorbidities. Accessible, long-term …
Can humans perceive the metabolic benefit provided by augmentative exoskeletons?
Background The purpose of augmentative exoskeletons is to help people exceed the
limitations of their human bodies, but this cannot be realized unless people choose to use …
limitations of their human bodies, but this cannot be realized unless people choose to use …