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A PHYSIOLOGIST'S PERSPECTIVE ON ROBOTIC EXOSKELETONS FOR HUMAN LOCOMOTION
International Journal of Humanoid Robotics ( IF 0.9 ) Pub Date : 2007-10-30 , DOI: 10.1142/s0219843607001138 Daniel P Ferris 1 , Gregory S Sawicki , Monica A Daley
International Journal of Humanoid Robotics ( IF 0.9 ) Pub Date : 2007-10-30 , DOI: 10.1142/s0219843607001138 Daniel P Ferris 1 , Gregory S Sawicki , Monica A Daley
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Technological advances in robotic hardware and software have enabled powered exoskeletons to move from science fiction to the real world. The objective of this article is to emphasize two main points for future research. First, the design of future devices could be improved by exploiting biomechanical principles of animal locomotion. Two goals in exoskeleton research could particularly benefit from additional physiological perspective: (i) reduction in the metabolic energy expenditure of the user while wearing the device, and (ii) minimization of the power requirements for actuating the exoskeleton. Second, a reciprocal potential exists for robotic exoskeletons to advance our understanding of human locomotor physiology. Experimental data from humans walking and running with robotic exoskeletons could provide important insight into the metabolic cost of locomotion that is impossible to gain with other methods. Given the mutual benefits of collaboration, it is imperative that engineers and physiologists work together in future studies on robotic exoskeletons for human locomotion.
更新日期：2007-10-30
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