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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomechanics
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Robotic ankle exoskeletons can reduce walking effort.
  • Current control methods struggle with real-world, diverse tasks.
  • Energy shaping offers task-invariant control without complex user state estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt and implement an energy shaping controller for ankle exoskeletons.
  • To evaluate its ability to provide biomimetic torque across varied tasks and terrains.
  • To test the controller on a commercial bilateral ankle exoskeleton.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented an optimally task-invariant energy shaping controller tailored for ankle sensors.
  • Integrated the controller onto a commercial bilateral ankle exoskeleton.
  • Conducted experiments with healthy subjects on varied terrains and during task transitions.

Main Results:

  • The energy shaping controller approximated biomimetic torque profiles.
  • Assistance was provided across different terrains and during task transitions.
  • The controller operated effectively without task classification or mode switching.

Conclusions:

  • Energy shaping control is a viable strategy for ankle exoskeletons in real-world scenarios.
  • This approach enables task-invariant, biomimetic assistance.
  • The controller shows potential for enhancing walking assistance across diverse conditions.