Textile technology for soft robotic and autonomous garments
Textiles have emerged as a promising class of materials for developing wearable robots that
move and feel like everyday clothing. Textiles represent a favorable material platform for …
move and feel like everyday clothing. Textiles represent a favorable material platform for …
Soft robotic suits: State of the art, core technologies, and open challenges
M Xiloyannis, R Alicea, AM Georgarakis… - IEEE Transactions …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Wearable robots are undergoing a disruptive transition, from the rigid machines that
populated the science-fiction world in the early 1980s to lightweight robotic apparel, hardly …
populated the science-fiction world in the early 1980s to lightweight robotic apparel, hardly …
Flexible electronics and devices as human–machine interfaces for medical robotics
Medical robots are invaluable players in non‐pharmaceutical treatment of disabilities.
Particularly, using prosthetic and rehabilitation devices with human–machine interfaces can …
Particularly, using prosthetic and rehabilitation devices with human–machine interfaces can …
Logic-enabled textiles
A Rajappan, B Jumet, RA Shveda… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - National Acad Sciences
Textiles hold great promise as a soft yet durable material for building comfortable robotic
wearables and assistive devices at low cost. Nevertheless, the development of smart …
wearables and assistive devices at low cost. Nevertheless, the development of smart …
Upper limb soft robotic wearable devices: a systematic review
E Bardi, M Gandolla, F Braghin, F Resta… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Introduction Soft robotic wearable devices, referred to as exosuits, can be a valid alternative
to rigid exoskeletons when it comes to daily upper limb support. Indeed, their inherent …
to rigid exoskeletons when it comes to daily upper limb support. Indeed, their inherent …
Physiological and kinematic effects of a soft exosuit on arm movements
Background Soft wearable robots (exosuits), being lightweight, ergonomic and low power-
demanding, are attractive for a variety of applications, ranging from strength augmentation in …
demanding, are attractive for a variety of applications, ranging from strength augmentation in …
Restoring arm function with a soft robotic wearable for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Despite promising results in the rehabilitation field, it remains unclear whether upper limb
robotic wearables, eg, for people with physical impairments resulting from …
robotic wearables, eg, for people with physical impairments resulting from …
[HTML][HTML] The application of additive manufacturing/3D printing in ergonomic aspects of product design: A systematic review
T Kermavnar, A Shannon, LW O'Sullivan - Applied Ergonomics, 2021 - Elsevier
Additive Manufacturing (AM) facilitates product personalization and iterative design, which
makes it an ideal technology for ergonomic product development. In this study, a systematic …
makes it an ideal technology for ergonomic product development. In this study, a systematic …
A textile exomuscle that assists the shoulder during functional movements for everyday life
AM Georgarakis, M Xiloyannis, P Wolf… - Nature Machine …, 2022 - nature.com
Effortlessly performing activities of daily living constitutes a cornerstone of our personal
independence. Naturally, various forms of upper limb impairments can have a substantial …
independence. Naturally, various forms of upper limb impairments can have a substantial …
AI-optimized technological aspects of the material used in 3D printing processes for selected medical applications
While the intensity, complexity, and specificity of robotic exercise may be supported by
patient-tailored three-dimensional (3D)-printed solutions, their performance can still be …
patient-tailored three-dimensional (3D)-printed solutions, their performance can still be …