Use of lower limb exoskeletons as an assessment tool for human motor performance: a systematic review

T Moeller, F Moehler, J Krell-Roesch, M Dežman… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Exoskeletons are a promising tool to support individuals with a decreased level of motor
performance. Due to their built-in sensors, exoskeletons offer the possibility of continuously …

A task performance-based sEMG-driven variable stiffness control strategy for upper limb bilateral rehabilitation system

Z Yang, S Guo, Y Liu, M Kawanishi… - … /ASME Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Bilateral rehabilitation robotics can allow hemiplegia patients to regain the cooperative
capabilities of both arms by synchronized coordination movements. Furthermore, the …

Adaptive position constrained assist-as-needed control for rehabilitation robots

Y Cao, X Chen, M Zhang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In rehabilitation practice, motivating patients with neurological injuries to actively increase
muscle activity and ensure their safety are important. Therefore, this study proposed a …

Adaptive interaction torque-based AAN control for lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton

Y Wang, H Wang, Y Tian - ISA transactions, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, an adaptive interaction torque-based assist-as-needed (AITAAN) control
method for the lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton is proposed. Firstly, a desired input …

Interval type-2 generalized fuzzy hyperbolic modelling and control of nonlinear systems

SM Tahamipour-Z, MR Akbarzadeh-T… - Applied Soft Computing, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Generalized Fuzzy Hyperbolic Models (GFHMs) offer a simpler structure and less
computational complexity than the typical fuzzy systems. Type-2 fuzzy systems, in contrast …

Online gait generator for lower limb exoskeleton robots: Suitable for level ground, slopes, stairs, and obstacle avoidance

H Mohamad, S Ozgoli - Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of lower limb exoskeletons has seen significant interest in recent times.
Two types of them are more used that cover two types of needs: gait rehabilitation and …

Task performance-based adaptive velocity assist-as-needed control for an upper limb exoskeleton

Y Guo, H Wang, Y Tian, DG Caldwell - Biomedical Signal Processing and …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, a task performance-based adaptive velocity assist-as-needed (TPAVAAN)
controller is developed for an upper limb exoskeleton to stimulate subject's participation in …

[HTML][HTML] Design and assist-as-needed control of flexible elbow exoskeleton actuated by nonlinear series elastic cable driven mechanism

B Hu, F Zhang, H Lu, H Zou, J Yang, H Yu - Actuators, 2021 - mdpi.com
Exoskeletons can assist the daily life activities of the elderly with weakened muscle strength,
but traditional rigid exoskeletons bring parasitic torque to the human joints and easily …

[PDF][PDF] A review study on the design of an exoskeleton robot

MM Farzaneh - Int. J. Sci. Tech. Res. Eng, 2021 - academia.edu
Exoskeleton devices have a wide range of therapeutic and assistive utilities in life and they
can provide essential support for limb movements with increased strength and endurance …

A cable-driven parallel hip exoskeleton for high-performance walking assistance

X Wang, S Guo, S Bai - IEEE Transactions on Industrial …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Misalignment between human and exoskeleton joints is a common issue in exoskeletons of
rigid structure, as it can lead to discomfort or even injuries. Cable-driven exoskeletons, by …