Upper limb soft robotic wearable devices: a systematic review

• Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 87 - 17
• Main Authors: Bardi, Elena, Gandolla, Marta, Braghin, Francesco, Resta, Ferruccio, Pedrocchi, Alessandra L. G., Ambrosini, Emilia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central 10.08.2022; BMC
• Subjects: Actuation; Assistive technology; Bending machines; Clinical trials; D C motors; Degrees of freedom; Devices; EEG; Elbow; Elbow (anatomy); Electric motors; Electroencephalography; Evaluation; Exoskeleton; Exoskeleton Device; Exoskeletons; Exosuits; Humans; Keywords; Limbs; Metabolism; Neuromuscular diseases; Physiology; Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation robotics; Review; Robotics; Robots; Soft robotics; Switches; Systematic review; Taxonomy; Technology assessment; Technology utilization; Upper Extremity; Upper limb; Wearable computers; Wearable Electronic Devices; Wearable technology; Exosuits; Rehabilitation robotics; Soft robotics; Upper limb; Assistive technology; Exoskeletons

Soft robotic wearable devices, referred to as exosuits, can be a valid alternative to rigid exoskeletons when it comes to daily upper limb support. Indeed, their inherent flexibility improves comfort, usability, and portability while not constraining the user's natural degrees of freedom. This...