Neural impedance adaption for assistive human–robot interaction

Effect of Target Impedance Selection on the Lower Extremity Assistive Exoskeleton Performance

Exoskeletons are utilized extensively in robotic rehabilitation and power augmentation purposes. One of the most recognised control algorithms utilized in this field is the impedance controller. Impedance control approach provides the capability of realizing different rehabilitation exercises by tuning the target impedance gains. Trial and error experimental approach is one of the most common m...

Impedance and Interaction Control

Stephen P. Buerger Massachusetts Institute of Technology 19.

Assistive Technologies and Children-Robot Interaction

Introduction Mobile robot technology can become useful tools to study and contribution in child development and rehabilitation. In this paper, we present our latest work in two of our projects in this area: adapting the robot’s behavior based on perceived interaction using proprioceptive sensors, and studying if a mobile robot could, by being more predictable, attractive and simple, facilitate ...

Assistive Technologies and Child-Robot Interaction

Mobile robots are machines that can move and act in the real world, making it possible to generate a multitude of interplay situations, which can engage children and encourage interaction in a variety of different ways. Mobility, appearance, interaction modalities (e.g., sound, light, moving parts) and behaviour (predetermined and adaptive) can all have an influence in sustaining the interest (...

Human-Robot Interaction for Semi-Autonomous Assistive Robots