Physical human-robot interaction of an active pelvis orthosis: toward ergonomic assessment of wearable robots

Physical human-robot interaction of an active pelvis orthosis: toward ergonomic assessment of wearable robots

Abstract Background In human-centered robotics, exoskeletons are becoming relevant for addressing needs in the healthcare and industrial domains. Owing to their close interaction with the user, the safety and ergonomics of these systems are critical design features that require systematic evaluation...

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Main Authors: Nicolò d’Elia, Federica Vanetti, Marco Cempini, Guido Pasquini, Andrea Parri, Marco Rabuffetti, Maurizio Ferrarin, Raffaele Molino Lova, Nicola Vitiello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Wearable robotics
Active pelvis orthosis
Ergonomics
Passive degrees of freedom
Series-elastic actuation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-017-0237-y

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