6 accepted papers
The assistive profile of an active back support exoskeleton is strongly dependent on the manual tuning of controller gains based on previous experience and trial-and-error. Human-in-the-loop (HIL) optimization allows for automatic tuning of assistive profiles to different subjects. Most HIL methods…
In industrial environments, the control of arm assistive exoskeletons presents significant challenges due to complex dynamic movements. We propose a high-level controller for the Shoulder-sideWINDER that assists dynamic arm movement during a variety of tasks, based on mechanical characteristics of a
Occupational back-support exoskeletons see their potential application in many industrial sectors to mitigate low back pain risk for workers performing demanding tasks. This work aims to design and evaluate a control strategy that improves the efficacy of an active exoskeleton by exploiting the raw
Laser tattoo removal is a standard non-invasive method for removing color pigments on the skin. Increasing number of tattooed people who want to remove their tattoo has driven the medical laser market to develop new technologies for painless, scar-free and complete tattoo removal. However, manual us…
A torque-controlled back-support exoskeleton to assist manual handling is presented. Its objective is to provide a significant portion of the forces necessary to carry out the physical task, thereby reducing the compressive loads on the lumbar spine and the associated risk of injury. The design rati
One of the critical aspects in the design of an assistive wearable robot is the energy efficiency of the actuation system, since it significantly affects the weight and consequently the comfort of the system. Several strategies have been used in previous research, mostly based on energy harvesting,