Accurate heuristic terrain prediction in powered lower-limb prostheses using onboard sensors

R Stolyarov, M Carney, H Herr - IEEE Transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Objective: This study describes the development and offline validation of a heuristic
algorithm for accurate prediction of ground terrain in a lower limb prosthesis. This method is …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of COVID on lower-limb exoskeleton robotic system patents—A review

CF Pană, VM Rădulescu, DM Pătrașcu-Pană… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, the field of physical rehabilitation, with the help of robotic systems that aid
the population of any age with locomotor difficulties, has been evolving rapidly. Several …

System and method for user intent recognition

TA Swift, N Cox, KC Kemper - US Patent 11,259,979, 2022 - Google Patents
A method of operating an exoskeleton system that includes determining a first state estimate
for a current classification program being implemented by the exoskeleton system; …

Semi-supervised intent recognition system and method

T Swift, K Kemper - US Patent 11,351,083, 2022 - Google Patents
A computer implemented method of semi-supervised intent recognition for an exoskeleton
system. In one aspect, the method includes, in response to a state transition intention input …

Leg exoskeleton system and method

CR Lamb, GSS Nucci, KA Lamson, TA Swift… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
A fluidic exoskeleton system. The system can include one or more fluidic actuator units that
have: a joint; a first and second arm coupled to the joint; an inflatable bellows actuator …

Biomechanical assistive device for collecting clinical data

MY Ozsecen, OK Tosh - US Patent App. 16/202,680, 2019 - Google Patents
One general aspect of technical solutions described herein includes a biomechanical
assistive device that includes one or more sensors, a back-drivable motor system, and a …

Design and control of a two-degree-of-freedom powered ankle-foot prosthesis

TH Hsieh - 2019 - dspace.mit.edu
Powered ankle prostheses have been proven to improve the walking economy of transtibial
amputees although these powered systems are usually much heavier in weight than …

Lower-leg exoskeleton system and method

B Piercy, T Swift, G Nucci, C Lamb, P Lynn… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
US11213417B2 - Lower-leg exoskeleton system and method - Google Patents US11213417B2
- Lower-leg exoskeleton system and method - Google Patents Lower-leg exoskeleton system …

Method and device for assisting walking

LEE Jusuk, Y Park, SEO Keehong… - US Patent …, 2023 - Google Patents
Provided is a method and device for assisting walking of a user that may receive a pressure
value applied to a sole of a user from a pressure sensor, acquire acceleration information …

Neural efferent and afferent control of spring equilibrium, damping, and power in backdrivable and non-backdrivable series-elastic actuators comprising variable …

HM Herr, ME Carney, EA Rogers, LW Du - US Patent 11,278,235, 2022 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A prosthetic device includes a frame defining an output axis, a cantilever
beam spring attached to the frame, a moment arm attached to the spring, and a rigid output …