Abstract: This paper describes the design and control of a robotic elbow system, which is actuated with a novel sleeve muscle actuator. The sleeve muscle is a significant step forward from the traditional pneumatic muscle, and ...

Abstract: Inspired by human motor control theory, stiffness control is highly effective in manipulation and humaninteractive tasks. The implementation of stiffness control in robotic systems, however, has largely been limited to ...

Abstract: Providing powered joint actuation is a major focus of research in the lowerlimb prosthesis area. The capability of actively powering the joints enables the prosthesis to meet the energetic requirements of locomotion, and ...

Abstract: For most older adults, their own homes is the overwhelmingly preferred environment for living and growing older. However, for those living in homes with stairs, the difficulty and risk of injury in stair ascent/descent is ...

Abstract: Mobility impairment is a major problem that affects the quality of life of numerous older adults. With impaired mobility, such individuals usually have significant difficulty in standing up from a seated position, and thus ...