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Summary

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This study introduces a new algorithm for robotic walkers to maintain user-desired walking speeds. The intelligent assistance system ensures personalized support, improving mobility for the aging population.

Keywords:

assistive robotics incremental PID mobility aids robotic walker smart walker walking assistance

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Biomechanics
Gerontology

Background:

The global aging population necessitates advancements in mobility assistance technologies.
Robotic walkers are under development to support individuals with walking difficulties.
Existing robotic walkers often fail to provide adequate propulsion force for desired walking speeds.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate an algorithm for determining robotic walker assistance levels.
To enable robotic walkers to maintain a user's average walking speed as a target.
To enhance user satisfaction and walking experience with adaptive robotic assistance.

Main Methods:

Development of a robotic walker with BLDC motors and a sampling-type PID control algorithm.
Implementation of a novel algorithm to dynamically adjust assistance based on target walking speed.
Experimental validation using weighted loads and subject trials to assess speed maintenance and user comfort.

Main Results:

The proposed algorithm effectively maintains target walking speeds across different users and conditions.
Experimental data confirmed the algorithm's ability to provide appropriate levels of assistance.
Subjective feedback indicated that the assistance did not impede natural walking patterns.

Conclusions:

The developed algorithm successfully enables robotic walkers to maintain desired user walking speeds.
This technology offers personalized and adaptive mobility support for individuals requiring walking assistance.
The findings contribute to the advancement of assistive robotics for an aging society.