Untethered engine for powering artificial muscles in assistive devices (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Untethered engine for powering artificial muscles in assistive devices

Caption

Left: Evaluation of the effect of the assistance on the activity of the biceps muscle while lifting a weight of 5 kg. Results showed that on average the muscle activity was reduced by 39% with assistance compared to the condition without wearing the device. Middle: Demonstration of high assistive force: the muscle is able to lift a 20 kg object 18 mm off the ground. Right: Proof-of-concept demonstration of wearable robot application to assist ankle plantar flexion.
 

Credit

Antonio Di Lallo, NC State University

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.