Deep reinforcement learning for modeling human locomotion control in neuromechanical simulation
Modeling human motor control and predicting how humans will move in novel environments
is a grand scientific challenge. Researchers in the fields of biomechanics and motor control …
is a grand scientific challenge. Researchers in the fields of biomechanics and motor control …
Ankle and foot power in gait analysis: Implications for science, technology and clinical assessment
In human gait analysis studies, the entire foot is typically modeled as a single rigid-body
segment; however, this neglects power generated/absorbed within the foot. Here we show …
segment; however, this neglects power generated/absorbed within the foot. Here we show …
Reducing the energy cost of human walking using an unpowered exoskeleton
With efficiencies derived from evolution, growth and learning, humans are very well-tuned
for locomotion 1. Metabolic energy used during walking can be partly replaced by power …
for locomotion 1. Metabolic energy used during walking can be partly replaced by power …
Intrinsic foot muscles have the capacity to control deformation of the longitudinal arch
The human foot is characterized by a pronounced longitudinal arch (LA) that compresses
and recoils in response to external load during locomotion, allowing for storage and return of …
and recoils in response to external load during locomotion, allowing for storage and return of …
Removing energy with an exoskeleton reduces the metabolic cost of walking
Evolutionary pressures have led humans to walk in a highly efficient manner that conserves
energy, making it difficult for exoskeletons to reduce the metabolic cost of walking. Despite …
energy, making it difficult for exoskeletons to reduce the metabolic cost of walking. Despite …
Optimizing exoskeleton assistance for faster self-selected walking
S Song, SH Collins - IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Self-selected walking speed is an important aspect of mobility. Exoskeletons can increase
walking speed, but the mechanisms behind these changes and the upper limits on …
walking speed, but the mechanisms behind these changes and the upper limits on …
Active regulation of longitudinal arch compression and recoil during walking and running
LA Kelly, G Lichtwark… - Journal of the Royal …, 2015 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The longitudinal arch (LA) of the human foot compresses and recoils in response to being
cyclically loaded. This has typically been considered a passive process, however, it has …
cyclically loaded. This has typically been considered a passive process, however, it has …
Energy flow and functional behavior of individual muscles at different speeds during human walking
Z Hu, L Ren, G Wei, Z Qian, W Liang… - … on Neural Systems …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Understanding the distinct functions of human muscles could not only help professionals
obtain insights into the underlying mechanisms that we accommodate compromised …
obtain insights into the underlying mechanisms that we accommodate compromised …
The effect of hip assistance levels on human energetic cost using robotic hip exoskeletons
In order for the lower limb exoskeletons to realize their considerable potential, a greater
understanding of optimal assistive performance is required. While others have shown …
understanding of optimal assistive performance is required. While others have shown …
Design of a low profile, unpowered ankle exoskeleton that fits under clothes: Overcoming practical barriers to widespread societal adoption
Here, we present the design of a novel unpowered ankle exoskeleton that is low profile,
lightweight, quiet, and low cost to manufacture, intrinsically adapts to different walking …
lightweight, quiet, and low cost to manufacture, intrinsically adapts to different walking …