Compliant lower limb exoskeletons: a comprehensive review on mechanical design principles

• Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 55 - 16
• Main Authors: Sanchez-Villamañan, Maria del Carmen, Gonzalez-Vargas, Jose, Torricelli, Diego, Moreno, Juan C., Pons, Jose L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 09.05.2019; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Actuation; Adaptability; Ankle; Artificial legs; Assistance; Automation; Biomechanics; Compliant actuation; Data sheets; Design and construction; End users; Equipment Design; Exoskeleton; Exoskeleton Device; Exoskeletons; Feasibility studies; Gait; Humans; International conferences; Lower Extremity; Lower limb exoskeleton; Mechanical compliance; Mechanical design; Mechanical engineering; Mechanical properties; Rehabilitation; Review; Robotics; Robots; Technology; Walking; Singapore; Mechanical compliance; Lower limb exoskeleton; Mechanical design; Rehabilitation; Compliant actuation; Assistance

Exoskeleton technology has made significant advances during the last decade, resulting in a considerable variety of solutions for gait assistance and rehabilitation. The mechanical design of these devices is a crucial aspect that affects the efficiency and effectiveness of their interaction with the...