Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

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Feasibility of Augmenting Ankle Exoskeleton Walking Performance With Step Length Biofeedback in Individuals With Cerebral Palsy
Ying Fang, Zachary F. Lerner
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 and assessed the feasibility of a real-time biofeedback mechanism to... Read more
Posted on 26 MAR 2021
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Symbitron Exoskeleton: Design, Control, and Evaluation of a Modular Exoskeleton for Incomplete and Complete Spinal Cord Injured Individuals
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
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 and electrical configuration and the controller can be personalized to... Read more
Posted on 26 MAR 2021
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A Roadmap towards Standards for Neurally Controlled End Effectors
Andrew Paek, Justin Brantley, Akshay Sujatha Ravindran, Kevin Nathan, Yongtian He, David Eguren, Jesus Cruz-Garza, Sho Nakagome, Dilranjan Wickramasuriya, Jiajun Chang, Md. Rashed-Al-Mahfuz, Md. Rafiul Amin, Nikunj Arunkumar Bhagat, Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal
The control and manipulation of various types of end effectors such as powered exoskeletons, prostheses, and neural cursors by brain-machine interface (BMI) systems has been the target of many research projects. A seamless plug and play interface between any BMI... Read more
Posted on 12 FEB 2021
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Actuation selection for assistive exoskeletons: matching capabilities to task requirements
Andrea Calanca, Stefano Toxiri, Davide Costanzi, Enrico Sartori, Rudy Vicario, Tommaso Poliero, Christian Di Natali, Darwin G. Caldwell, Paolo Fiorini, Jesus Ortiz
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
Posted on 16 SEP 2020
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Enhancing Mobility With Quasi-Passive Variable Stiffness Exoskeletons
Amanda Sutrisno, David J. Braun
  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 energy to improve mobility. However, the maximum kinetic energy a human... Read more
Posted on 26 MAR 2019
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Design and Development of a Portable Exoskeleton for Hand Rehabilitation
Duojin Wang, Qingyun Meng, Qiaoling Meng, Xinwei Li, Hongliu Yu
     Improvement in hand function to promote functional recovery is one of the major goals of stroke rehabilitation. This paper introduces a newly developed exoskeleton for hand rehabilitation with a user-centered design concept, which integrates the requirements of practical use, mechanical... Read more
Posted on 7 DEC 2018
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Reducing the Energy Cost of Human Running Using an Unpowered Exoskeleton
Rezvan Nasir, Arjang Ahmadi, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi
     In this paper, we present a new perspective to design an unpowered exoskeleton for metabolic rate reduction in running. According to our studies on human biomechanics, it was observed that having a torsional spring which applies torque as a linear... Read more
Posted on 16 OCT 2018
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A Soft Exosuit for Flexible Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation
Steven Lessard, Pattawong Pansodtee, Ash Robbins, James M. Trombadore, Sri Kurniawan, Mircea Teodorescu
      For stroke survivors and many other people with upper-extremity impairment, daily life can be difficult without properly functioning arms. Some modern physical therapy exercises focus on rehabilitating people with these troubles by correcting patients’ perceptions of their own body to... Read more
Posted on 17 AUG 2018
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Design and Control of the MINDWALKER Exoskeleton
Shiqian Wang, Letian Wang, Cory Meijneke, Edwin van Asseldonk, Thomas Hoellinger, Guy Cheron, Yuri Ivanenko, Valentina La Scaleia, Francesca Sylos-Labini, Marco Molinari, Federica Tamburella, Iolanda Pisotta, Freygardur Thorsteinsson, Michel Ilzkovitz, Jeremi Gancet, Yashodhan Nevatia, Ralf Hauffe, Frank Zanow, Herman van der Kooij
ACCESS PAPER DATA READ FULL ARTICLE ON IEEE XPLORE Abstract Powered exoskeletons can empower paraplegics to stand and walk. Actively controlled hip ab/adduction (HAA) is needed for weight shift and for lateral foot placement to support dynamic balance control and to counteract disturbances... Read more
Posted on 27 MAR 2015