Abstract
This paper presents the current state of research into power-assist exoskeletons for the upper limb. The assist of the upper limb is important for physically weak persons in daily activities, since upper-limb motion is involved in many important motions in daily living. The most important criterion is that power-assist exoskeletons assist the user's motion automatically in accordance with the user's motion intentions. Electromyogram (EMG) signals in which the user's motion intention is reflected could provide vital real-time information to facilitate accurate control of the power-assist exoskeleton in accordance with the user's motion intentions. A four degree-of-freedom active exoskeleton that assists human upper-limb motion (shoulder vertical flexion/extension, shoulder horizontal flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, and forearm supination/pronation) is also proposed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 607-624 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | International Journal of Humanoid Robotics |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 1 2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
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Active exoskeletons for upper-limb motion assist. / Kiguchi, Kazuo.
In: International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, Vol. 4, No. 3, 01.09.2007, p. 607-624.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Kiguchi, Kazuo
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AB - This paper presents the current state of research into power-assist exoskeletons for the upper limb. The assist of the upper limb is important for physically weak persons in daily activities, since upper-limb motion is involved in many important motions in daily living. The most important criterion is that power-assist exoskeletons assist the user's motion automatically in accordance with the user's motion intentions. Electromyogram (EMG) signals in which the user's motion intention is reflected could provide vital real-time information to facilitate accurate control of the power-assist exoskeleton in accordance with the user's motion intentions. A four degree-of-freedom active exoskeleton that assists human upper-limb motion (shoulder vertical flexion/extension, shoulder horizontal flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, and forearm supination/pronation) is also proposed.
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