Actuation system modelling and design optimization for an assistive exoskeleton for disabled and elderly with series and parallel elasticity

CONCLUSION: A lightweight, smaller design of an elastic actuation system consuming less power as compared to a rigid system was realized using this approach. This will help to reduce the battery size and hence the portability of the system could be better adopted to support elderly uses in performing daily living activities. It was established that parallel elastic actuators (PEA) can reduce the torque and power better than series elastic actuators (SEA) in performing everyday tasks for the elderly.PMID:36970915 | DOI:10.3233/THC-220145
Source: Technology and Health Care - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Source Type: research