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    • Biomechanics
    • Robotics
    • Assistive Technology

    Background:

    • Accurate ankle joint angle estimation is crucial for developing effective ankle exoskeletons.
    • Existing methods may lack precision for real-time applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the accuracy of three encoders in a 3-DoF ankle exoskeleton for estimating ankle joint angles.
    • To assess performance during various locomotion tasks.

    Main Methods:

    • Three encoders within a 3-DoF ankle exoskeleton were used to estimate ankle angles.
    • Exoskeleton encoder data was collected concurrently with motion capture data from two healthy participants.
    • Performance was evaluated during walking, curve walking, and stair climbing.

    Main Results:

    • Root-mean-squared error (RMSE) for angle estimations ranged from 1° to 3°.
    • Good accuracy was observed for in-/eversion (IN/EV) and internal/external rotation (IR/ER).
    • Challenges were noted in estimating peak dorsiflexion, potentially due to exoskeleton-biological joint axis misalignment.

    Conclusions:

    • Encoders in a 3-DoF ankle exoskeleton can provide accurate estimations of ankle joint angles for assistive technologies.
    • Exoskeleton-to-biological joint axis alignment is critical for precise plantar-/dorsiflexion (PF/DF) estimation.
    • Individual anthropometry and alignment quality influence accuracy, suggesting future design and protocol refinements.