Sensors and actuation technologies in exoskeletons: A review
Exoskeletons are robots that closely interact with humans and that are increasingly used for
different purposes, such as rehabilitation, assistance in the activities of daily living (ADLs) …
different purposes, such as rehabilitation, assistance in the activities of daily living (ADLs) …
A sequential roadmap to Industry 6.0: Exploring future manufacturing trends
It has been speculated that by the year 2050, technology will have progressed to the point of
complete autonomy. This paper scrolls through patent pathways and intellectual …
complete autonomy. This paper scrolls through patent pathways and intellectual …
A review of rehabilitative and assistive technologies for upper-body exoskeletal devices
E Hays, J Slayton, G Tejeda-Godinez, E Carney… - Actuators, 2023 - mdpi.com
This journal review article focuses on the use of assistive and rehabilitative exoskeletons as
a new opportunity for individuals with diminished mobility. The article aims to identify gaps …
a new opportunity for individuals with diminished mobility. The article aims to identify gaps …
Soft exoskeleton with fully actuated thumb movements for grasping assistance
It has been clinically proven that exoskeletons are effective self-training rehabilitation or
daily living assistance devices for patients with hand dysfunctions. However, exoskeleton …
daily living assistance devices for patients with hand dysfunctions. However, exoskeleton …
Wearable robots: An original mechatronic design of a hand exoskeleton for assistive and rehabilitative purposes
N Secciani, C Brogi, M Pagliai, F Buonamici… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Robotic devices are being employed in more and more sectors to enhance, streamline, and
augment the outcomes of a wide variety of human activities. Wearable robots arise indeed …
augment the outcomes of a wide variety of human activities. Wearable robots arise indeed …
Feasibility of force myography for the direct control of an assistive robotic hand orthosis in non-impaired individuals
Background Assistive robotic hand orthoses can support people with sensorimotor hand
impairment in many activities of daily living and therefore help to regain independence …
impairment in many activities of daily living and therefore help to regain independence …
Clinical utility of a pediatric hand exoskeleton: identifying users, practicability, and acceptance, and recommendations for design improvement
Background Children and adolescents with upper limb impairments can experience limited
bimanual performance reducing daily-life independence. We have developed a fully …
bimanual performance reducing daily-life independence. We have developed a fully …
Bio-Inspired Cable-Driven Actuation System for Wearable Robotic Devices: Design, Control and Characterization
Wearable robotic devices interact with humans by applying the assistive force in parallel
with muscle–tendon systems. Designing actuations in mimicking the natural activation …
with muscle–tendon systems. Designing actuations in mimicking the natural activation …
Cutaneous Electrohydraulic (CUTE) Wearable Devices for Pleasant Broad‐Bandwidth Haptic Cues
N Sanchez‐Tamayo, Z Yoder, P Rothemund… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
By focusing on vibrations, current wearable haptic devices underutilize the skin's perceptual
capabilities. Devices that provide richer haptic stimuli, including contact feedback and/or …
capabilities. Devices that provide richer haptic stimuli, including contact feedback and/or …
[HTML][HTML] Application of wearable technology for the ergonomic risk assessment of healthcare professionals: A systematic literature review
I Sabino, M do Carmo Fernandes, C Cepeda… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Healthcare professionals are exposed to multiple physical risk factors related to the
development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD), which significantly affect …
development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD), which significantly affect …