This paper presents a multi-functional Sit-to-Stand (STS) assistive device 1, which seeks to
improve the mobility of individuals with lower extremity weaknesses. While originally …

In order to make robots, which are expected to play an active role in the medical and nursing
care fields in the future, more practical for use in rehabilitation, it is necessary to evaluate the …

Wearable robotic limbs support sit-to-stand (STS) transfer with increased stability while
maintaining a compact size, as well as providing body weight support. This paper proposes …

Sitting, standing, and walking are fundamental activities crucial for maintaining
independence in daily life. However, aging or lower limb injuries can impede these …

Many elderly people suffer from a loss of mobility due to musculoskeletal disorders,
neurological conditions, diabetes, frailty, or other impairments, and thus require assistance …

Most elderly people complain about the discomfort of movements such as a sit-to-stand
(STS) motion through losing their muscular strength of lower extremity over aging. This …

This paper illustrates three examples of how to implement dynamic lifting support, including
the solution adopted in the Up n'Free®(Easy-Walking Inc., Maple Glen, PA). The Up n'Free …

Previous studies have found several discrepancies regarding walking frames/walkers. The
purpose of this study was to investigate the issues and challenges that the elderly face when …

The act of standing up is one of the most important movements in daily life, but it often poses
challenges for elderly individuals with declining physical functions. To address this issue, we …

Optimization of gear ratios for dual-motor actuators is presented for the development of a
walker-type assist robot. The robot is reconfigurable to provide an elderly user with multiple …