Urs A. T. Hofmann

Design and Evaluation of a Bowden-Cable-Based Remote Actuation System for Wearable Robotics

Wearable robots can assist motor-impaired individuals in activities of daily living, but weight is paramount for usability. Proximally placed actuators and remote actuation systems (RAS) minimize weight on users' extremities. State-of-the-art RAS employ pneumatics, hydraulics, or Bowden cables, whic