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Dual-variable force characterisation method for human-robot interaction in wearable robotics.

Felipe Ballen-Moreno1, Pasquale Ferrentino2, Milan Amighi2

  • 1Brubotics, Federal Labs AI and Robotics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, Brussels, 1050, Belgium; Flanders Make, Brussels, 1050, Belgium.

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
|July 2, 2026
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This study introduces a new dual-variable method for characterizing soft tissues, improving wearable robot safety. It highlights the importance of considering both normal and tangential forces for accurate physical interaction modeling.

Keywords:
IndentationMaterial characterisationWearable robot interaction

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomechanics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Understanding physical interaction with wearable robots is crucial for safety and comfort.
  • This interaction is complex due to motion and the non-linear behavior of soft tissues.
  • Current characterization methods for soft tissues are limited by single-variable fitting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a dual-variable characterization method for soft tissues.
  • To identify reliable material parameters for wearable robot interactions.
  • To evaluate the impact of single-variable fitting on force and torque responses.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a dual-variable characterization method using normal and tangential forces.
  • Analyzed normalized mean square error (NMSE) across different scenarios and material models.
  • Focused on the physical interaction between wearable robot cuffs and human limbs.

Main Results:

  • The dual-variable method enhances the identification of material parameters.
  • Single-variable fitting was shown to limit the accuracy of force and torque responses.
  • Incorporating both normal and tangential forces is vital for precise simulations.

Conclusions:

  • The dual-variable characterization method provides a foundation for more accurate simulations.
  • This approach improves the understanding of pressure distribution and shear stress.
  • It enables closer simulation levels for wearable robot-human limb interactions.