Human-in-the-loop optimization of wearable robotic devices to improve human–robot interaction: A systematic review

MA Diaz, M Voss, A Dillen, B Tassignon… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
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 …

The role of user preference in the customized control of robotic exoskeletons

KA Ingraham, CD Remy, EJ Rouse - Science robotics, 2022 - science.org
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 …

Modulation of Achilles tendon force with load carriage and exosuit assistance

DG Schmitz, RW Nuckols, S Lee, T Akbas… - Science Robotics, 2022 - science.org
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 …

Application of wearable sensors in actuation and control of powered ankle exoskeletons: A Comprehensive Review

A Kian, G Widanapathirana, AM Joseph, DTH Lai… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Powered ankle exoskeletons (PAEs) are robotic devices developed for gait assistance,
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 …

Actuation timing perception of a powered ankle exoskeleton and its associated ankle angle changes during walking

X Peng, Y Acosta-Sojo, MI Wu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
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 …

Enhancing voluntary motion with modular, backdrivable, powered hip and knee orthoses

C Nesler, G Thomas, N Divekar… - IEEE robotics and …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Mobility disabilities are prominent in society with wide-ranging deficits, motivating modular,
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

PW Franks, GM Bryan, RM Martin, R Reyes… - Wearable …, 2021 - cambridge.org
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 …

Can a passive unilateral hip exosuit diminish walking asymmetry? A randomized trial

K Kowalczyk, M Mukherjee, P Malcolm - Journal of NeuroEngineering and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Asymmetric walking gait impairs activities of daily living in neurological patient
populations, increases their fall risk, and leads to comorbidities. Accessible, long-term …

Can humans perceive the metabolic benefit provided by augmentative exoskeletons?

RL Medrano, GC Thomas, EJ Rouse - Journal of neuroengineering and …, 2022 - Springer
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 …