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 …
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
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 …
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; …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
- 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 …
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 …
(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 …
beam spring attached to the frame, a moment arm attached to the spring, and a rigid output …