A biologically-inspired multi-joint soft exosuit that can reduce the energy cost of loaded walking
A biologically-inspired multi-joint soft exosuit that can reduce the energy cost of loaded walking
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Carrying load alters normal walking, imposes additional stress to the musculoskeletal system, and results in an increase in energy consumption and a consequent earlier onset of fatigue. This phenomenon is largely due to increased work requirements in lower extremity joints, in turn requiring higher muscle activation. The aim of this work was to ass...
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A biologically-inspired multi-joint soft exosuit that can reduce the energy cost of loaded walking
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4864923
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4864923
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1743-0003
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1743-0003
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10.1186/s12984-016-0150-9
