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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"wearable robotics"”.
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Wearable robotics for rehabilitation
… technically investigate the current state-of-art wearable robotic devices in relation to physical rehabilitation and use of robots as assistive technology. Assistive technology is defined as use of a device to replace or to substitute function of missing limb of the user, and rehabilitation …
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Design of an advanced sEMG processor for wearable robotics applications
… acquisition platform specialized for wearable robotic applications. While sEMG is one of the best ways to interpret human muscle and neural activity, the research field in wearable robotics has limitations in utilizing sEMG signals with commercially-available sEMG acquisition …
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Characterization and control of a new high-torque motor for autonomous wearable robotics
… is of interest to autonomous lower-extremity robotics designers for its high torque density and low winding resistance. Unfortunately, deliberate asymmetries in the design make finite-element modeling of this topology largely intractable. An ATFM prototype was characterized experimentally …
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Estimating output torque via amplitude estimation and neural drive : a high-density sEMG study
The scope and relevance of wearable robotics spans across a number of research fields with a variety of applications. One such application is the augmentation of healthy individuals for improved performance. A challenge within this field is improving user-interface control. An established approach …
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FlexSEA : flexible, scalable electronics architecture for wearable robotic applications
… to enable the fast prototyping of multi-axis wearable robotic systems by developing a new modular electronics system. The flexible, scalable electronics architecture (FlexSEA) developed for this thesis fills the void between embedded systems used in commercial devices and in research …
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Design and Prototype of an Active Knee Exoskeleton to Aid Farmers with Mobility Limitations
… to perform these activities through the use of wearable robotics. As opposed to existing solutions that focus only on injury prevention, this thesis will present an active, knee-assist exoskeleton intent on providing 30% of the necessary joint rotation force to perform activities such as sit-to- …
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Design and control of supernumerary robotic limbs
… we propose a new form of human augmentation: a wearable robot that augments its user by providing him with an additional set of robotic limbs. We named this new device Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRL). However, humans have never had the possibility to control additional, powered limbs besides …
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Guide Exoskeleton Adoption in Construction
… technologies such as computer vision and wearable sensors, exoskeletons have emerged as a human-centered solution that could extend the longevity and sustainability of the construction workforce. Specifically, active back-support exoskeletons have been identified as a potential solution to …
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A Machine Learning Approach for Next Step Prediction in Walking using On-Body Inertial Measurement Sensors
This thesis presents the development and implementation of a machine learning prediction model for concurrently aggregating interval linear step distance predictions before future foot placement. Specifically, on-body inertial measurement units consisting of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and …