Development of an elbow power assist device with a water-hydraulic muscle actuator

Robotic technologies for supporting human activities have received much attention in recent years. The purpose of this study is to develop a wearable power assist device with a water-hydraulic artificial muscle actuator. This power assist device aims at helping wearer's elbow-joint movement...

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Main Authors: Takahiro KOSAKI, Akihisa NITANDA, Keita ATSUUMI, Shigang LI
Format: Article
Language:Japanese
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2016-09-01
Series:Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/transjsme/82/841/82_16-00174/_pdf/-char/en