A magneto-rheological actuator for assistive knee braces.

It has been found that magneto-rheological (MR) devices can produce large controllable force/torque while consuming little power. In this research, an MR actuator that can function as a clutch or a brake is developed, in order to be applied to an assistive knee brace. The torque capability and dynam...

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Other Authors: Chen, Jinzhou.
Format: Others
Language:English
Chinese
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://library.cuhk.edu.hk/record=b6074967
http://repository.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/item/cuhk-344600