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 …

Recent advances in the rapidly growing field of soft robotics highlight the potential for
innovations in wearable soft robotics to meet challenges and opportunities affecting …

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 …

In recent years, more and more research has begun to focus on the flexible and lightweight
design of wearable robots. During this process, many novel concepts and achievements …

Effortlessly performing activities of daily living constitutes a cornerstone of our personal
independence. Naturally, various forms of upper limb impairments can have a substantial …

In recent years, myoelectric control systems have emerged for upper limb wearable robotic
exoskeletons to provide movement assistance and/or to restore motor functions in people …

Realizing high-performance soft robotic grippers is challenging because of the inherent
limitations of the soft actuators and artificial muscles that drive them, including low force …

Flexible soft exoskeletons, so-called exosuits, are robotic devices that interact with their
users to assist or enhance muscle performance. Their lightweight design and lack of rigid …

Multisource biosignals are being increasingly used in human–machine interaction
applications. In particular, a critical problem in exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation for …

Soft exosuits used for supporting human muscle strength must be lightweight and wearable.
Shape memory alloy (SMA) spring-based fabric muscles (SFM) are light and flexible, making …