Development of an Exoskeleton-Type Assist Suit Utilizing Variable Stiffness Control Devices Based on Human Joint Characteristics

Development of an Exoskeleton-Type Assist Suit Utilizing Variable Stiffness Control Devices Based on Human Joint Characteristics

 <span style="color: windowtext;">In this paper, the prototype of the assistive suit for lower limbs was developed. The prototype was based on an assist method with joint stiffness and antagonized angle control. The assist method comprises a system consisting of a pneumatic artificia...

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Main Authors: Seigo Kimura, Ryuji Suzuki, Katsuki Machida, Masashi Kashima, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Actuators
Subjects:
assist suit
variable stiffness
artificial muscle
exoskeleton-type
walking assist
standing-up assist
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/10/1/17

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