Opportunities and challenges in the development of exoskeletons for locomotor assistance
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Exoskeletons can augment the performance of unimpaired users and restore movement in
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
The exoskeleton expansion: improving walking and running economy
Since the early 2000s, researchers have been trying to develop lower-limb exoskeletons
that augment human mobility by reducing the metabolic cost of walking and running versus …
that augment human mobility by reducing the metabolic cost of walking and running versus …
[HTML][HTML] Ambient assisted living: scoping review of artificial intelligence models, domains, technology, and concerns
Background Ambient assisted living (AAL) is a common name for various artificial
intelligence (AI)—infused applications and platforms that support their users in need in …
intelligence (AI)—infused applications and platforms that support their users in need in …
Human-in-the-loop optimization of exoskeleton assistance via online simulation of metabolic cost
Many assistive robotic devices have been developed to augment or assist human
locomotion. Despite advancements in design and control algorithms, this task remains …
locomotion. Despite advancements in design and control algorithms, this task remains …
Sensing leg movement enhances wearable monitoring of energy expenditure
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of global mortality. Health organizations have
requested a tool to objectively measure physical activity. Respirometry and doubly labeled …
requested a tool to objectively measure physical activity. Respirometry and doubly labeled …
Estimating human joint moments unifies exoskeleton control, reducing user effort
Robotic lower-limb exoskeletons can augment human mobility, but current systems require
extensive, context-specific considerations, limiting their real-world viability. Here, we present …
extensive, context-specific considerations, limiting their real-world viability. Here, we present …
Systematic review of intelligent algorithms in gait analysis and prediction for lower limb robotic systems
The rate of development of robotic technologies has been meteoric, as a result of
compounded advancements in hardware and software. Amongst these robotic technologies …
compounded advancements in hardware and software. Amongst these robotic technologies …
Muscle coordination and recruitment during squat assistance using a robotic ankle–foot exoskeleton
Squatting is an intensive activity routinely performed in the workplace to lift and lower loads.
The effort to perform a squat can decrease using an exoskeleton that considers individual …
The effort to perform a squat can decrease using an exoskeleton that considers individual …
A neural network estimation of ankle torques from electromyography and accelerometry
Estimations of human joint torques can provide clinically valuable information to inform
patient care, plan therapy, and assess the design of wearable robotic devices. Predicting …
patient care, plan therapy, and assess the design of wearable robotic devices. Predicting …
Deep learning-based energy expenditure estimation in assisted and non-assisted gait using inertial, EMG, and heart rate wearable sensors
Energy expenditure is a key rehabilitation outcome and is starting to be used in robotics-
based rehabilitation through human-in-the-loop control to tailor robot assistance towards …
based rehabilitation through human-in-the-loop control to tailor robot assistance towards …