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    • Robotics
    • Biomechanics
    • Human-Computer Interaction

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    • Assistive exoskeletons using trajectory following control provide stable gait.
    • Current systems lack intuitive user customization for gait preferences.
    • Human walking naturally balances speed, comfort, and energy demands.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an intuitive tuning method for assistive exoskeletons.
    • To enable customization of exoskeleton gait based on user needs.
    • To optimize gait performance by balancing multiple user-centric factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a virtual constraint framework for simulating bipedal gait.
    • Implemented an optimization method balancing natural walking and gait energy.
    • Verified the methodology through simulation.

    Main Results:

    • The optimization successfully produced stable bipedal gait.
    • The framework demonstrated the validity of balancing gait performance measures.
    • Achieved stable gait by optimizing between natural walking and energy expenditure.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed optimization framework allows for intuitive tuning of assistive exoskeletons.
    • This methodology enhances customization of wearable robotic devices for user preferences.
    • Simulation results validate the approach for improving exoskeleton gait control.