Toward higher-performance bionic limbs for wider clinical use
Most prosthetic limbs can autonomously move with dexterity, yet they are not perceived by
the user as belonging to their own body. Robotic limbs can convey information about the …
the user as belonging to their own body. Robotic limbs can convey information about the …
A review of current state-of-the-art control methods for lower-limb powered prostheses
Lower-limb prostheses aim to restore ambulatory function for individuals with lower-limb
amputations. While the design of lower-limb prostheses is important, this paper focuses on …
amputations. While the design of lower-limb prostheses is important, this paper focuses on …
Sensing of joint and spinal bending or stretching via a retractable and wearable badge reel
Human motions, such as joint/spinal bending or stretching, often contain information that is
useful for orthopedic/neural disease diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention. Here, we …
useful for orthopedic/neural disease diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention. Here, we …
A lightweight robotic leg prosthesis replicating the biomechanics of the knee, ankle, and toe joint
Robotic leg prostheses promise to improve the mobility and quality of life of millions of
individuals with lower-limb amputations by imitating the biomechanics of the missing …
individuals with lower-limb amputations by imitating the biomechanics of the missing …
User preference optimization for control of ankle exoskeletons using sample efficient active learning
One challenge to achieving widespread success of augmentative exoskeletons is accurately
adjusting the controller to provide cooperative assistance with their wearer. Often, the …
adjusting the controller to provide cooperative assistance with their wearer. Often, the …
Virtual reality for neurorehabilitation and cognitive enhancement
Our access to computer-generated worlds changes the way we feel, how we think, and how
we solve problems. In this review, we explore the utility of different types of virtual reality …
we solve problems. In this review, we explore the utility of different types of virtual reality …
A triboelectric nanogenerator-based tactile sensor array system for monitoring pressure distribution inside prosthetic limb
KB Chang, P Parashar, LC Shen, AR Chen, YT Huang… - Nano Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In the prosthetic field, quantifying interfacial pressure distribution between the amputee's
residual limb and the socket's internal environment is imperative for developing new …
residual limb and the socket's internal environment is imperative for developing new …
Data-driven variable impedance control of a powered knee–ankle prosthesis for adaptive speed and incline walking
Most impedance-based walking controllers for powered knee–ankle prostheses use a finite
state machine with dozens of user-specific parameters that require manual tuning by …
state machine with dozens of user-specific parameters that require manual tuning by …
Converging robotic technologies in targeted neural rehabilitation: a review of emerging solutions and challenges
Recent advances in the field of neural rehabilitation, facilitated through technological
innovation and improved neurophysiological knowledge of impaired motor control, have …
innovation and improved neurophysiological knowledge of impaired motor control, have …
Mechanoneural interfaces for bionic integration
Our expanding expertise in peripheral nerve regeneration and soft tissue reconstruction is
enabling the development of novel innervated tissue constructs that can be combined with …
enabling the development of novel innervated tissue constructs that can be combined with …