Andrew J. Gunnell

The Only Way Is Up: Active Knee Exoskeleton Reduces Muscular Effort in Quadriceps During Weighted Stair Ascent

Firefighters consistently rank stair ascent with gear, which can weigh over 35 kg, as their most demanding activity. Weighted stair climbing requires dynamic motions and large knee torques, which can cause exhaustion in the short term, and overuse injuries in the long term. An active knee exoskeleto