Biomechanics

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S., with 80% of survivors having locomotor impairments despite extensive therapy. These locomotor impairments cause more than 50% of stroke survivors to ambulate at a speed slower than that...

While promising proof-of-concept results highlighting the benefits of hip exoskeletons have been shown, there remains much scope to explore how to provide the best assistance to each individual for a wide range of dynamic activities (e.g. walking, running...