Background The ankle joint complex (AJC) is of fundamental importance for balance,
support, and propulsion. However, it is particularly susceptible to musculoskeletal and …

Soft robotics is a branch of robotics that deals with mechatronics and electromechanical
systems primarily made of soft materials. This paper presents a summary of a chronicle …

Magnetorheological (MR) fluid, whose rheological properties can be changed reversibly by
applied magnetic field, offers superior capabilities and opportunities since its invention. The …

Background: Stroke causes weak functional mobility in survivors and affects the ability to
perform activities of daily living. Wearable ankle robots are a potential intervention for gait …

Aim: The aim of this review paper is to summarize recent developments and research in
robotics, relevant to the field of ankle rehabilitation, to overview new findings and determine …

Exoskeleton robots are electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically actuated devices that
externally support the bones and cartilage of the human body while trying to mimic the …

Robot-assisted physical therapy can encourage a subject's voluntary participation to
achieve rapid motor function recovery. To enhance the subject's cooperation, and training …

ABSTRACT Introduction Foot Drop (FD) is a condition, which is very commonly found in post-
stoke patients; however it can also be seen in patients with multiple sclerosis, and cerebral …

As the population ages, increasingly more individuals experience ankle disabilities caused
by stroke and cerebral palsy. Studies on parallel robots for ankle rehabilitation have been …

The ankle rehabilitation robot is essential equipment for patients with foot drop and talipes
valgus to make up deficiencies of the manual rehabilitation training and reduce the workload …