ArticleHeliyon2024
Advances in active knee brace technology: A review of gait analysis, actuation, and control applications.
Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
This article discusses the significance of knee joint mechanics and the consequences of knee dysfunctions on an individual's quality of life. The utilization of active knee braces, which incorporate concepts of mechatronics systems, is investigated here as a potential treatment option. The complexity of the construction of the knee joint, which has six degrees of motion and is more prone to injury since it bears weight, is emphasized in this article. By wearing braces and using other support devices, one's knee can increase stability and mobility. In addition, the paper discusses various technologies that can be used to measure the knee adduction moment and supply spatial information on gait. Actuators for active knee braces must be compact, lightweight, and capable of producing a significant amount of torque; as a result, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic actuators are the most common types. Creating control mechanisms, such as position control techniques and force/torque control approaches, is essential to knee exoskeleton research and development. These methods might make knee joint rehabilitation and assistive technology safer and more effective.
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