Essays about: "Exoskeletons"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the word Exoskeletons.
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21. Framework for Wireless Acquisition of Surface EMG and Real-Time Control
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Muscle driven devices are controlled or powered with muscle activation. These devices open up the possibility of offering patients with limited muscle function to automatically control assistive devices - for instance exoskeletons - with input from their own muscles. READ MORE
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22. Lower Limb Muscle Synergy During Daily Life Activities : A Way to Convey Intended Motions To a Robotic Assistive Device.
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Powered exoskeletons can assist patients suffering from motor dysfunctions. Recent researches are focused on how to improve the communication system between patient and device. Further research is needed in order to design an EMG based robotic assistive device able to convey intended motions to the patient. READ MORE
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23. Development and Evaluation of Textile Actuators
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biosensorer och bioelektronikAbstract : Existing actuators in robotics are noisy, rigid and not very lifelike in their movements. There is a need for actuators in especially limb prosthetics and exoskeletons that are silent, softly moving and preferably operating on low currents. One such solution is the conducting polymers. READ MORE
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24. Breakting smart : The future of hand-held demolition
University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitetAbstract : This report describes the work method, conclusions and result of my Master Degree in Advanced Product Design at Umeå Institute of Design. The project lasted 17 weeks and took place in spring 2013. The project was carried out in collaboration with Atlas Copco. READ MORE
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25. Multiple pesticide stressors and ecosystem functioning in stream detrital food webs
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and AssessmentAbstract : Streams and rivers are highly susceptible to environmental degradation from agricultural activities, including the clearance of riparian vegetation and the runoff of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These impacts are likely to increase in the future as agricultural practices intensify to meet the needs of an expanding human population. READ MORE