Fluidic Powered Soft Fabric-Based Actuators for Wearable Robotic Applications
Abstract
Abstract:We will explore how to create a new class of soft wearable robots for the lower extremity that can assist people in walking and jogging. We plan to create new actuator and sensor concepts that are suitable for integration into wearable garments and braces. To understand the performance of the soft actuators and sensors, we will develop an experimental platform for fast and easy characterization. A major component of the proposed research is human subjects experiments in a laboratory-based environment where the interaction between the wearer and the soft robotic device will be examined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141712121
Entities
People
- Conor J. Walsh
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- President and Fellows of Harvard College
- United States Navy