DocumentCode
1757159
Title
Evaluation of the Aid Provided by an Exoskeleton in the Reduction of the Joint Torques Exerted by Human Lower Limbs: A Simulation Study
Author
Mendez, Cristian ; Aoustin, Yannick ; Rengifo, Carlos ; Ordonez, Jose Armando
Volume
13
Issue
2
fYear
2015
fDate
Feb. 2015
Firstpage
428
Lastpage
433
Abstract
The purpose of this study is proposing the modeling for human-exoskeleton joint structure. The model of the exoskeleton human union implies a mechanical structure with cinematic constraints. Starting out from this model, we present some simulation tests, which allow analyze some human disabilities that may be presented in lower limbs. Finally, it is demonstrated how the use of our proposed mechanism for walking assistance, compensates mobility problems that may be presented in humans during the walking cycle.
Keywords
bone; gait analysis; handicapped aids; medical disorders; torque; aid evaluation; cinematic constraints; exoskeleton human union; human disabilities; human lower limbs; human-exoskeleton joint structure; joint torques reduction; mechanical structure; mobility problems; walking assistance; walking cycle; Analytical models; Exoskeletons; Jacobian matrices; Joints; Legged locomotion; Vectors; Human-exoskeleton; cinematic constraints; dynamic model;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Latin America Transactions, IEEE (Revista IEEE America Latina)
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1548-0992
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TLA.2015.7055560
Filename
7055560
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