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Evaluation of gait kinematics and kinetics using a powered ankle-foot orthosis for gait assistance in people with multiple sclerosis
… these devices can be beneficial, ankle-foot orthoses generally prevent the ability to plantarflex the ankle, and successful implementation of these devices has been limited. Recently, powered orthotics and exoskeletons have been developed for people with neurological impairments or injuries …
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Evaluation of a pneumatic ankle-foot orthosis: portability and functionality
… Our lab has developed a pneumatically powered ankle-foot orthosis (PPAFO) to address some of these issues. In this dissertation, we address the issue of availability of portable pneumatic power sources, and we evaluate the short-term kinematic and metabolic impact of a bilateral, …
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An artificial skeletal muscle for use in pediatric rehabilitation robotics
… which substantially reduce user compliance of powered orthoses. For greater acceptance of such devices, the desired requirements include: low weight, quiet operation, soft feel, and size and shape approximating that of a natural limb, with cost being an important factor. Dielectric elastomer …