As we age, humans see natural decreases in muscle force and power which leads to a
slower, less efficient gait. Improving mobility for both healthy individuals and those with …

The aging population is now a global challenge, and impaired walking ability is a common
feature in the elderly. In addition, some occupations such as military and relief workers …

Unpowered exoskeletons (UEs) have attracted extensive research attentions for their
portability, handleability and simplicity. However, designing exoskeletons without any active …

Direct-drive motors (DDMs) have been increasingly used for robot actuation because they
provide high-fidelity torque control, but they typically have low torque density. Gearing can …

“共融机器人基础理论与关键技术研究” 重大研究计划, 聚焦“刚-柔-软机构的行为顺应与可控性”,“
人-机-环境多模态感知与自然交互” 以及“机器人群体智能与操作系统架构” 三个科学问题 …

Background Asymmetric walking gait impairs activities of daily living in neurological patient
populations, increases their fall risk, and leads to comorbidities. Accessible, long-term …

Background Reducing the energy cost of running with exoskeletons could improve
enjoyment, reduce fatigue, and encourage participation among novice and ageing runners …

This study focused on designing and evaluating a bilateral semi-rigid hip exoskeleton. The
exoskeleton assisted the hip joint, capitalizing on its proximity to the body's center of mass …

Excessive hip flexion torque to prioritize leg swings in the elderly is likely to be a factor that
reduces their propulsive force and gait stability, but the mechanism is not clear. To …

Hip-assisted soft exosuits have been reported for their effect on reducing the metabolic
power of human walking. Currently, most studies focus on uni-directional assistance (HF: hip …