• 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