How a device called an exoskeleton is helping one N.B. man get back on his feet
The exoskeleton is a battery-operated, wearable device that gives patients with minimal movement in their legs the ability to ...
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Ankle Exoskeletons May Hinder Standing Balance in Simple Models of Older and Younger Adults
Abstract: Humans rely on ankle torque to maintain standing balance, particularly in the presence of small to moderate perturbations. Reductions in maximum torque (MT) production and maximum rate of ...
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The Only Way Is Up: Active Knee Exoskeleton Reduces Muscular Effort in Quadriceps During Weighted Stair Ascent
Abstract: Firefighters consistently rank stair ascent with gear, which can weigh over 35 kg, as their most demanding activity. Weighted stair climbing requires dynamic motions and large knee torques, ...