An analysis of human motor control during bipedal walking with passive knee orthoses

The muscle-tendon units of human beings are helpful for minimizing the energy costs during walking. Therefore, proper use of characteristics of these units is effective for walking support and performance improvement. The knee orthosis proposed by the aurthors is composed of a ball screw and linear...

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Main Authors: Ippei KAMADA, Mitsunori UEMURA, Hiroaki HIRAI, Fumio MIYAZAKI
Format: Article
Language:Japanese
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2016-10-01
Series:Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/transjsme/82/843/82_16-00236/_pdf/-char/en