Optimization of Actuator Stiffness and Actuation Timing of a Passive Ankle Exoskeleton: A Case Study Using a Musculoskeletal Modeling Approach

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Authors

Jania Williams · University of Nebraska at Omaha

Cody Anderson · University of Nebraska at Omaha

Arash Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi · University of Nebraska at Omaha

Farahnaz Fallahtafti · University of Nebraska at Omaha

Sara A. Myers · University of Nebraska at Omaha

Hafizur Rahman · University of Nebraska at Omaha

Abstract

Our findings suggest that OpenSim effectively predicts optimal exoskeleton parameters, supporting personalized assistance to improve energy efficiency and rehabilitation outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Biomimetics

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 2-2

DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics11010002

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