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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Portable Powered Ankle-Foot Orthosis (PPAFO)"”.
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Design of actuation system and minimization of sensor configuration for gait event detection for Gen 3.0 Portable Powered Ankle-Foot Orthosis (PPAFO)
Powered ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), which are capable of providing assistive torque at the ankle joint, have significant potential as both assistance and rehabilitation devices. Technology advancements have led to great progression in the development of powered AFOs. Our group had developed the …
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Evaluation of a pneumatic ankle-foot orthosis: portability and functionality
There are currently many challenges in creating portable human-assistive robotics and exoskeletons, although the need for robotic human assist continues to grow. These challenges span disciplines such as control, design, fuel and efficiency, user-interfaces, neuroscience, and kinesiology. Our lab …
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The design and control of active ankle-foot orthoses
Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) can be used to ameliorate the impact of impairments to the lower limb neuromuscular motor system that affect gait. Existing AFO technologies include passive devices with fixed and articulated joints, semi-active devices that modulate damping at the joint and active …
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On improving control and efficiency of a portable pneumatically powered ankle-foot orthosis
Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are widely used as assistive and/or rehabilitation devices to correct gait of people with lower leg neuromuscular dysfunction and muscle weakness. An AFO is an external device worn on the lower leg and foot that provides mechanical assistance at the ankle joint. Active …