The Myosuit: Bi-articular Anti-gravity Exosuit That Reduces Hip Extensor Activity in Sitting Transfers

Muscle weakness—which can result from neurological injuries, genetic disorders, or typical aging—can affect a person's mobility and quality of life. For many people with muscle weakness, assistive devices provide the means to regain mobility and independence. These devices range from well-estab...

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Main Authors: Kai Schmidt, Jaime E. Duarte, Martin Grimmer, Alejandro Sancho-Puchades, Haiqi Wei, Chris S. Easthope, Robert Riener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurorobotics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnbot.2017.00057/full