Abstract Variable Impedance Actuators (VIA) have received increasing attention in recent
years as many novel applications involving interactions with an unknown and dynamic …

Despite enhancements in the development of robotic systems, the energy economy of
today's robots lags far behind that of biological systems. This is in particular critical for …

A new versatile hydraulically powered quadruped robot (HyQ) has been developed to serve
as a platform to study not only highly dynamic motions, such as running and jumping, but …

In this paper, a new actuator with adjustable stiffness (AwAS) is presented. AwAS is capable
of controlling the position and stiffness of a joint, independently. The proposed actuator can …

This paper describes the design and development of a new actuator with adjustable stiffness
(AwAS) which can be used in robots which are necessary to work close to or physically …

This article presents the development of modular soft robotic wrist joint mechanisms for
delicate and precise manipulation in the harsh deep-sea environment. The wrist consists of …

The field of exoskeletons and wearable devices for walking assistance and rehabilitation
has advanced considerably over the past few years. Currently, commercial devices contain …

Active orthosis is one of the main research topics in the field of motor recovery. This paper
deals with the design and control of an active knee orthosis driven by a customized rotary …

Research on soft artificial muscles (SAMs) is rapidly growing, both in developing new
actuation ideas and improving existing structures with multifunctionality. The human body …

The introduction of intrinsic compliance in the actuation system of assistive robots improves
safety and dynamical adaptability. Furthermore, in the case of wearable robots for gait …