In this article, a novel lower extremity gait rehabilitation device with a single actuator is presented. The proposed device, Mech-Walker, utilizes the single-degree of freedom eight …
Single degree-of-freedom mechanized gait trainers employing linkage mechanisms can imitate the gait trajectory of the human user at a potentially lower cost than current …
This chapter demonstrates an innovative cervical collar device to facilitate patients suffering from chronic pain in the neck. The novelty of the collar from existing collars is this device …
A novel methodology for the optimal path synthesis of mechanisms, particularly considering a high number of linkages and prescribed timing of the desired path, is presented in this …
SM Varedi-Koulaei, M Mohammadi… - Journal of Bionic …, 2023 - Springer
Active exoskeletons have been widely investigated to supplement and restore human hand movements, but a significant limitation is that they have a complicated design requiring multi …
R Di Gregorio - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2022 - Elsevier
Relating geometric interpretations to analytic procedures for solving mechanical problems improves their comprehension and gives a deeper insight on how to eliminate unwanted …
This paper addressed attention to the design of a new lower limb exoskeleton that can be used for human gait assistance as based on kinematic considerations. The designed leg …
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and the improvement of quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes is a topic of interest for many researchers. To help in the …
A majority of robotic gait trainers to facilitate physical therapy for gait rehabilitation in humans are based on multidegree-of-freedom exoskeleton-based systems with …