4 accepted papers
This paper presents an optimization of an admittance control model for gait balance assistance offered by a walker-type assistive robot. We previously introduced the notion of quasi-passive physical Human-Robot Interaction (pHRI) where a non-wearable assistive device adaptively achieves supportabili…
An intelligent assistive robotic walker can be a tremendous help to patients with mobility disorders, e.g., hemiplegia patients. However, at the same time, a full-size assistive walker could be difficult to steer due to the reduced balancing ability of the patient. An intuitive interface can provide
In this letter, we introduce our approach to walking assistance for elderly adults through predictive optimization of gait assistive force. We focus on providing supportive interaction force to the user during walking with a robotic assistive device with an admittance controlled mobile base. Appropr
In this paper, we introduce a walking load control strategy with a cane-type robot for gait training. The population of elderly people is increasing in most of the developed countries, and there is a growing demand for caregivers. Assistive robots are expected as a solution to provide aid in order t…