Model-free based fixed-time control for the uncertain wearable exoskeleton with preset performance

X Zhang, Y Zhang, Q Hu, X Guo, Y Yang… - Control Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, the issue of fixed-time tracking control for the uncertain wearable exoskeleton
with prescribed performance is addressed. To heighten the transient and steady-state …

Design and Characterization of a Self-Aligning End-Effector Robot for Single-Joint Arm Movement Rehabilitation

PK Mathavan Jeyabalan, A Nehrujee, S Elias… - Robotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Traditional end-effector robots for arm rehabilitation are usually attached at the hand,
primarily focusing on coordinated multi-joint training. Therapy at an individual joint level of …

Adaptive hybrid-mode assist-as-needed control of upper limb exoskeleton for rehabilitation training

Y Guo, Y Tian, H Wang, S Han - Mechatronics, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel adaptive hybrid-mode assist-as-needed (AHMAAN) control algorithm
is designed for the exoskeleton-assisted upper limb rehabilitation training. The overall …

Trajectory Learning by Therapists' Demonstrations for an Upper Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeleton

B Luciani, L Roveda, F Braghin… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this work, we propose a method for trajectory implementation based on the Learning by
Demonstrations approach to deal with trajectory planning issues in upper-limb rehabilitation …

Neurologically Inspired Transparent Interaction for Wearable Exoskeletons

X Xia, L Cheng, M Ma, H Zhang… - … /ASME Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
One of the urgent issues with wearable exoskeletons is their difficulty in following human fast
movements, especially nonperiodic arm movements. Wearing an exoskeleton can make …

Variable Integral Adaptive Backstepping Hysteresis Admittance Compliant Control of Sensorless Single Joint Exoskeletons with Unknown Parameters

A Haruna, AM Abdullahi, R Chaichaowarat - IEEE Access, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a variable integral adaptive backstepping controller (VIABC) and a
hysteresis admittance model for compliant control of single joint exoskeletons widely used in …

A Variable-Admittance Assist-As-Needed Controller for Upper-limb Rehabilitation Exoskeletons

RS Zarrin, A Zeiaee, R Langari - IEEE Robotics and …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Algorithms used for controlling upper limb rehabilitation exoskeletons need to promote
active participation of patients in the training while preventing incorrect hand motion and arm …

Therapists' Force-Profile Teach-and-Mimic Approach for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeletons

B Luciani, M Sommerhalder, M Gandolla… - … on Medical Robotics …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this work, we propose a framework enabling upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeletons to
mimic the personalised haptic guidance of therapists. Current exoskeletons face …

Gravity Compensation Method for Whole Body-Mounted Robot with Contact Force Distribution Sensor

S Masaoka, Y Funabora, S Doki - IEEE Robotics and …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The emergence of sheet-type force distribution sensors has allowed direct measurement of
contact force. We developed a wearable assistive robot that can directly measure contact …

Design and Control of a Cable-Driven Exoskeleton System for Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation

Z Chen, J Wu, C Ju, X Wang, M Tian, B Liu - IEEE Access, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Stroke rehabilitation with the assistance of exoskeleton robots has the potential to facilitate
the recovery of motor skills by guiding, supporting, and encouraging movement in the …