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Artificial actuation systems

Course subject(s) Actuators for mechanical device Actuators for mechanical devices Exo-skeletons Lower Extremity Orthotics and Prosthetics

This chapter gives an overview of artificial actuators in several physical domains which are applicable for actuation of human mobility.

This chapter will:

  • show that power exchange and dynamic characteristics are important aspects to consider when designing actuation systems for human motor function,
  • present how paralyzed muscles can be stimulated and therefore used as artificially controlled actuators of the human body,
  • give an overview of artificial actuators in several physical domains which are applicable for actuation of human mobility.
Chapter 8 - Artificial_actuation_systems
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