Exoskeletons

Reducing Knee Joint Loads During Stance Phase with a Rigid-Soft Hybrid Exoskeleton
Reducing Knee Joint Loads During Stance Phase with a Rigid-Soft Hybrid Exoskeleton 150 150 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)
High mechanical loads generated during walking may accelerate the wear of the knee joint. General knee exoskeletons mainly reduce knee joint load by applying pure torque assistance to reduce the… read more

Improved Transfer Learning for Detecting Upper-Limb Movement Intention Using Mechanical Sensors in an Exoskeletal Rehabilitation System
Improved Transfer Learning for Detecting Upper-Limb Movement Intention Using Mechanical Sensors in an Exoskeletal Rehabilitation System 150 150 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)
The objective of this study was to propose a novel strategy for detecting upper-limb motion intentions from mechanical sensor signals using deep and heterogeneous transfer learning techniques. Three sensor types,… read more

Kinematic Assessment of Upper Limb Movements Using the ArmeoPower Robotic Exoskeleton
Kinematic Assessment of Upper Limb Movements Using the ArmeoPower Robotic Exoskeleton 150 150 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)
After a neurological injury, neurorehabilitation aims to restore sensorimotor function of patients. Technological assessments can provide high-quality data on a patient’s performance and support clinical decision making towards the most… read more

A Systematic Review on Rigid Exoskeleton Robot Design for Wearing Comfort: Joint Self-Alignment, Attachment Interface, and Structure Customization
A Systematic Review on Rigid Exoskeleton Robot Design for Wearing Comfort: Joint Self-Alignment, Attachment Interface, and Structure Customization 150 150 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)
Exoskeleton robots enable individuals with impaired physical functions to perform daily activities and maintain independence. However, the discomfort experienced by users when using these devices may limit the application scope… read more

Enhanced Muscle Activation using Robotic Assistance within the Electromechanical Delay: Implications for Rehabilitation?
Enhanced Muscle Activation using Robotic Assistance within the Electromechanical Delay: Implications for Rehabilitation? 853 480 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)

Rehabilitation robots are expected to save time, money, and expand access to some physical therapies. Moreover, robots can perform certain actions that human therapists cannot which may open up novel…

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Restoring of Interhemispheric Symmetry in Patients With Stroke Following Bilateral or Unilateral Robot-Assisted Upper-Limb Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Restoring of Interhemispheric Symmetry in Patients With Stroke Following Bilateral or Unilateral Robot-Assisted Upper-Limb Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial 150 150 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)
Bilateral robotic rehabilitation has proven helpful in the recovery of upper limb motor function in patients with stroke, but its effects on the cortical reorganization mechanisms underlying recovery are still… read more

Feasibility of Augmenting Ankle Exoskeleton Walking Performance With Step Length Biofeedback in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Author(s)3: Ying Fang, Zachary F. Lerner
Feasibility of Augmenting Ankle Exoskeleton Walking Performance With Step Length Biofeedback in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy 150 150 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)

Most people with cerebral palsy (CP) suffer from impaired walking ability and pathological gait patterns. Seeking to improve the effectiveness of gait training in this patient population, this study developed…

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Symbitron Exoskeleton: Design, Control, and Evaluation of a Modular Exoskeleton for Incomplete and Complete Spinal Cord Injured Individuals
Author(s)3: C. Meijneke, G. van Oort, V. Sluiter, E. van Asseldonk, N. L. Tagliamonte, F. Tamburella, I. Pisotta, M. Masciullo, M. Arquilla, M. Molinari, A.R. Wu, F. Dzeladini, A. J. Ijspeert, H. Van Der Kooij
Symbitron Exoskeleton: Design, Control, and Evaluation of a Modular Exoskeleton for Incomplete and Complete Spinal Cord Injured Individuals 901 625 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)

In this paper, we present the design, control, and preliminary evaluation of the Symbitron exoskeleton, a lower limb modular exoskeleton developed for people with a spinal cord injury. The mechanical…

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Actuation selection for assistive exoskeletons: matching capabilities to task requirements
Author(s)3: Andrea Calanca, Stefano Toxiri, Davide Costanzi, Enrico Sartori, Rudy Vicario, Tommaso Poliero, Christian Di Natali, Darwin G. Caldwell, Paolo Fiorini, Jesus Ortiz
Actuation selection for assistive exoskeletons: matching capabilities to task requirements 940 1000 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)
Selecting actuators for assistive exoskeletons involves decisions in which designers usually face contrasting requirements. While certain choices may depend on the application context or design philosophy, it is generally desirable to avoid oversizing actuators in order to obtain more lightweight and transparent systems, ultimately promoting the adoption of a given device. read more
Enhancing Mobility With Quasi-Passive Variable Stiffness Exoskeletons

Enhancing Mobility With Quasi-Passive Variable Stiffness Exoskeletons
Author(s)3: Amanda Sutrisno, David J. Braun
Enhancing Mobility With Quasi-Passive Variable Stiffness Exoskeletons 780 435 Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE)

  Shoes were invented to provide user comfort using rubber soles, despite marginal improvement in human mobility. Unlike shoes, current lower-limb exoskeletons use fixed stiffness springs to store and recycle…

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