A review of soft wearable robots that provide active assistance: Trends, common actuation methods, fabrication, and applications

C Thalman, P Artemiadis - Wearable Technologies, 2020 - cambridge.org
This review meta-analysis combines and compares the findings of previously published
works in the field of soft wearable robots (SWRs) that provide active methods of actuation for …

Wearable and Implantable Soft Robots

S Yin, DR Yao, Y Song, W Heng, X Ma, H Han… - Chemical …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Soft robotics presents innovative solutions across different scales. The flexibility and
mechanical characteristics of soft robots make them particularly appealing for wearable and …

A biologically inspired soft exosuit for walking assistance

AT Asbeck, SMM De Rossi, KG Holt… - … Journal of Robotics …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
We present the design and evaluation of a multi-articular soft exosuit that is portable, fully
autonomous, and provides assistive torques to the wearer at the ankle and hip during …

A lightweight soft exosuit for gait assistance

M Wehner, B Quinlivan, PM Aubin… - … on robotics and …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper we present a soft lower-extremity robotic exosuit intended to augment normal
muscle function in healthy individuals. Compared to previous exoskeletons, the device is …

Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part II–“Unexpected” effects on shoulder motion, balance, and …

S Kim, MA Nussbaum, MIM Esfahani, MM Alemi, B Jia… - Applied ergonomics, 2018 - Elsevier
Adopting a new technology (exoskeletal vest designed to support overhead work) in the
workplace can be challenging since the technology may pose unexpected safety and health …

Compliant lower limb exoskeletons: a comprehensive review on mechanical design principles

MC Sanchez-Villamañan, J Gonzalez-Vargas… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2019 - Springer
Exoskeleton technology has made significant advances during the last decade, resulting in
a considerable variety of solutions for gait assistance and rehabilitation. The mechanical …

The-state-of-the-art of soft robotics to assist mobility: a review of physiotherapist and patient identified limitations of current lower-limb exoskeletons and the potential …

L Morris, RS Diteesawat, N Rahman, A Turton… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Soft, wearable, powered exoskeletons are novel devices that may assist
rehabilitation, allowing users to walk further or carry out activities of daily living. However …

Characterization and evaluation of human–exoskeleton interaction dynamics: a review

S Massardi, D Rodriguez-Cianca, D Pinto-Fernandez… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Exoskeletons and exosuits have witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years,
especially in the medical and industrial sectors. In order to be successfully integrated into …

Rehabilitation exoskeletal robotics

JL Pons - IEEE engineering in medicine and biology magazine, 2010 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Exoskeletons are wearable robots exhibiting a close cognitive and physical interaction with
the human user. These are rigid robotic exoskeletal structures that typically operate …

Misalignment compensation for full human-exoskeleton kinematic compatibility: State of the art and evaluation

MB Näf, K Junius, M Rossini… - Applied …, 2018 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The use of exoskeletons by the elderly, disabled people, heavy labor workers, and soldiers
can have great social and economic benefit. However, limitations in usability are impeding …