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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A HYBRID NEUROPROSTHETIC EXOSKELETON FOR GAIT RESTORATION

Weaver, Valerie A
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1495230976762559

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, Master of Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, EMC - Mechanical Engineering.
This thesis presents the design, fabrication, and testing of a new lower-limb exoskeleton including back-drivable knee joints assisted by electric motors and hydraulic braking. The goal is to provide gait restoration to individuals with paraplegia by coupling the externally powered motor driven exoskeleton with functional electrical stimulation of the user's muscles. The intention is to improve performance and reduce weight compared to the previous passive hydraulic design in order to further improve device efficiency and utility for the user. The design process and fabrication methods are described in this document. This work has resulted in a decrease in unit weight of 36.8% over the previous version, a maximum knee joint power-assist torque output of 35.9 Nm, a locking torque of 40 Nm, and characterized passive resistance at multiple angular velocities.
Roger Quinn (Advisor)
Ronald Triolo (Committee Member)
Musa Audu (Committee Member)
Biomechanics; Mechanical Engineering
Exoskeleton; paraplegia; FES

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  • Weaver, V. A. (n.d.). DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A HYBRID NEUROPROSTHETIC EXOSKELETON FOR GAIT RESTORATION [Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1495230976762559

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Weaver, Valerie. DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A HYBRID NEUROPROSTHETIC EXOSKELETON FOR GAIT RESTORATION. Case Western Reserve University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1495230976762559.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Weaver, Valerie. "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A HYBRID NEUROPROSTHETIC EXOSKELETON FOR GAIT RESTORATION." Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University. Accessed APRIL 23, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1495230976762559

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