Modulating hip stiffness with a robotic exoskeleton immediately changes gait
Jongwoo Lee,Haley R. Warren,Vibha Agarwal,Meghan E. Huber,Neville Hogan,Jongwoo Lee,Haley R. Warren,Vibha Agarwal,Meghan E. Huber,Neville Hogan
Restoring healthy kinematics is a critical component of assisting and rehabilitating impaired locomotion. Here we tested whether spatiotemporal gait patterns can be modulated by applying mechanical impedance to hip joints. Using the Samsung GEMS-H exoskeleton, we emulated a virtual spring (positive and negative) between the user's legs. We found that applying positive stiffness with the exoskeleto...
