Robert Peter Matthew — accepted AI-conference papers

2018

Characterization of Active/Passive Pneumatic Actuators for Assistive Devices

Daisuke Kaneishi, Masayoshi Tomizuka, Robert Peter Matthew

IROS 2018poster

Assistive devices have been developed for power augmentation and task-oriented assistance such as loaded walking. The effective joint dynamics of the user can be altered using a wearable system, providing assistance when a task is performed. The authors have investigated an Active/Passive Pneumatic…

Cited by 8 Source ↗Scholar ↗

2015

Introduction and initial exploration of an Active/Passive Exoskeleton framework for portable assistance

Robert Peter Matthew, Eric John Mica, Waiman Meinhold, Joel Alfredo Loeza, Masayoshi Tomizuka, Ruzena Bajcsy

IROS 2015poster

Assistive devices such as exoskeletons are capable of providing rehabilitative improvement and independence for individuals suffering from musculoskeletal conditions. Typical devices use either active assistance methods such as DC motors or passive methods such as springs. Active methods require a c…

Cited by 47 Source ↗Scholar ↗