An exoskeleton is an active mechanical device that is anthropomorphic in nature, is “worn” by an operator, fits closely to his or her body, and works in concert with the wearer’s movements. Generally, the term “exoskeleton” is used to describe a device augmenting the performance of an able-bodied wearer. In contrast, the term “active orthosis” is described as a device that is used to increase the ambulatory ability of a person with disability, for example, someone suffering from a leg pathology. Occasionally, however, the term “exoskeleton” is also used to describe certain assistive devices that enclose the majority of the lower limbs (Dollar and Herr, 2008).
Exoskeleton: The New Horizon of Robotic Assistance for Human Gait
Bracalenti, Marco;Meloni, Fabio;Federici, Stefano
2018
Abstract
An exoskeleton is an active mechanical device that is anthropomorphic in nature, is “worn” by an operator, fits closely to his or her body, and works in concert with the wearer’s movements. Generally, the term “exoskeleton” is used to describe a device augmenting the performance of an able-bodied wearer. In contrast, the term “active orthosis” is described as a device that is used to increase the ambulatory ability of a person with disability, for example, someone suffering from a leg pathology. Occasionally, however, the term “exoskeleton” is also used to describe certain assistive devices that enclose the majority of the lower limbs (Dollar and Herr, 2008).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
