IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
This paper presents a framework to address three dimensional (3-D) dynamic walking for a bipedal exoskeleton with underactuated legs. To achieve this goal, the framework is constructed via a trajectory generator and an optimized inverse kinematics al...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Despite the growing interest, the adoption of industrial exoskeletons may still be held back by technical limitations. To enhance versatility and promote adoption, one aspect of interest could be represented by the potential of active and quasi-passi...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Robot-assisted rehabilitation in children and young adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is expected to lead to neuroplasticity and reduce the burden of motor impairments. For a lower-limb exoskeleton to perform well in this context, it is essential that ...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Exoskeletons are human-robot interfaces that have enormous potential to assist people with everyday tasks. To improve the design of exoskeletons for use in clinical populations, it is important to further our understanding of how exoskeleton design a...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Over the last decade, active lower-limb prostheses demonstrated their ability to restore a physiological gait for transfemoral amputees by supplying the required positive energy balance during daily life locomotion activities. However, the added-valu...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
The research and development of wearable robotic devices has been accelerated by off-board control and actuation systems. While off-board robotic actuation systems provide many benefits, the impedance at the robotic joint is often high. High joint im...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
This paper presents a Transmissive Force Sensing Elastic Actuator (TFSEA) for exoskeleton applications. Exoskeletons can serve as orthotic or rehabilitative devices enabling people with paraplegia to walk. Several exoskeletons have been commercialize...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Mobility impairment is becoming a challenging issue around the world with a rapid increase on aging population. Existing tools of walking assistance for mobility-impaired people include passive canes or wheeled rollators which increase energy consump...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Single-sided motor weakness, also known as hemiparesis, is the most prevalent gait impairment among stroke survivors, which often results in gait asymmetry. Studies on robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) have shown positive effects of force feedback ...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Rehabilitation robotics is an emerging field in which gait training has been largely automated allowing more intensive, repetitive motions which are important for facilitating recovery. However, there is no clear evidence that robot-assisted gait tra...
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