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Zhang, Xinlei; Shtarbanov, Ali; Zeng, Jiani; Chen, Valerie K.; Bove, V. Michael; Maes, Pattie; Rekimoto, Jun

doi:10.1145/3290607.3312868

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“…Elastomeric actuators in more recent designs have integrated multimaterial properties into a single actuator during the fabrication process of casting and curing silicone molds to generate a wide variety of actuator designs (Polygerinos et al 2017 ). Other materials have been used to generate a wide range of motions (RoMs) and actions for each actuator, such as contraction (Low et al 2016 ; Wirekoh and Park 2017 ; Han et al 2018 ), bending or curling (Li et al 2020 ), and expansion (Zhang et al 2019a ) for rehabilitative purposes generally focused on the hand, wrist, or a weakened ankle.…”

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A review of soft wearable robots that provide active assistance: Trends, common actuation methods, fabrication, and applications

2020

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This review meta-analysis combines and compares the findings of previously published works in the field of soft wearable robots (SWRs) that provide active methods of actuation for assistive and augmentative purposes. A thorough investigation of major contributions in the field of an SWR is made to analyze trends in the field focused on fluidic and cable-driven systems, prevalent and successful approaches, and identify the future direction of SWRs and active actuation strategies. Types of soft actuators used in wearables are outlined, as well as general practices for fabrication methods of soft actuators and considerations for human–robot interface designs of garment-like exosuits. An overview of well-known and emerging upper body (UB)- and lower body (LB)-assistive technologies is categorized by the specific joints and degree of freedom (DoF) assisted and which actuator methodology is provided. Different use cases for SWRs are addressed, as well as implementation strategies and design applications.

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Section: Actuation Methods and Materials For Swrsmentioning

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A review of soft wearable robots that provide active assistance: Trends, common actuation methods, fabrication, and applications

2020

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“…Ubaldi et al implemented an inflatable robot Puffy inspired by the film "Big Hero 6," which gave children a fluffy and warm impression of safety and care [24]. In other cases, some researchers leveraged soft and safe interaction of inflatables in wearable contexts [30,27].…”

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et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology

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Despite the recent growth in popularity of personal mobility devices (e.g., e-scooters and e-skateboards), they still suffer from limited safety and narrow design form factors, due to their rigid structures. On the other hand, inflatable interfaces studied in human-computer interaction can achieve large volume change by simple inflation/deflation. Inflatable structure also offers soft and safe interaction owing to material compliance and diverse fabrication methods that lead to a wide range of forms and aesthetics. In this paper, we propose poimo, a new family of POrtable and Inflatable MObility devices, which consists of inflatable frames, inflatable wheels, and inflatable steering mechanisms made of a mass-manufacturable material called drop-stitch fabric. First, we defined the basic material properties of a drop-stitch inflatable structure that is sufficiently strong to carry a person while simultaneously allowing soft deformation and deflation for storage and portability. We then implemented an interactive design system that can scan the user's desired riding posture to generate a customized personal mobility device and can add the user's shape and color preferences. To demonstrate the custom-design capability and mobility, we designed several 3D models using our system and built physical samples for two basic templates: a motorcycle and a wheelchair. Finally, we conducted an online user study to examine the usability of the design system and share lessons learned for further improvements in the design and fabrication of poimo.

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Experimental Results on the Accuracy of the Myo Armband for Short-Range Pointing Tasks

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2020

2020 International Conference on Development and Application Systems (DAS)

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Cited by 17 publications

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A review of soft wearable robots that provide active assistance: Trends, common actuation methods, fabrication, and applications

A review of soft wearable robots that provide active assistance: Trends, common actuation methods, fabrication, and applications

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Experimental Results on the Accuracy of the Myo Armband for Short-Range Pointing Tasks

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