Optimizing exoskeleton assistance to improve walking speed and energy economy for older adults

Optimizing exoskeleton assistance to improve walking speed and energy economy for older adults

Abstract Background Walking speed and energy economy tend to decline with age. Lower-limb exoskeletons have demonstrated potential to improve either measure, but primarily in studies conducted on healthy younger adults. Promising techniques like optimization of exoskeleton assistance have yet to be...

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Main Authors: Ava Lakmazaheri, Seungmoon Song, Brian B. Vuong, Blake Biskner, Deborah M. Kado, Steven H. Collins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Exoskeletons
Aging
Gait speed
Energy cost
Human-in-the-loop optimization
Motor learning
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-023-01287-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-023-01287-5

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