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Wearable Robot Design Optimization Using Closed-Form Human-Robot Dynamic Interaction Model.

Erfan Shahabpoor¹, Bethany Gray¹, Andrew Plummer²

¹Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.

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Summary

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This study introduces a computationally efficient framework for designing wearable robots. It simplifies human-robot dynamic simulations, enabling faster and more accurate design optimization for mobility assistance devices.

Keywords:

exoskeleton human model-in-the-loop musculoskeletal simulation optimization orthosis virtual prototyping

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Biomechanics
Human-Robot Interaction

Background:

Wearable robots offer solutions for mobility disorders.
Current design methods involve complex, costly simulations.
Virtual prototyping is essential but computationally intensive.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a computationally efficient framework for designing wearable robots.
To simplify the simulation of human-robot dynamic interactions.
To optimize the design of lower-limb wearable robots.

Main Methods:

Developed a framework to make the human-robot link segment system statically determinate.
Utilized closed-form inverse dynamics for direct simulation.
Employed a novel technique to estimate walking ground reactions from kinematic data.

Main Results:

The framework is computationally efficient, transparent, and interpretable.
Eliminated the need for optimization, detailed musculoskeletal modeling, and ground reaction force measurement.
Successfully optimized joint positions and actuator requirements for a lower-limb wearable robot.

Conclusions:

The proposed framework significantly advances wearable robot design.
Offers a more efficient and accurate approach to simulating human-robot dynamics.
Facilitates the development of effective assistive devices for mobility impairments.