Motion Simulation of a Knee Exoskeleton Robot Using Vector-Loop Method

Nowadays nearly 1% of the world population depends on wheelchairs for walking and movement. Despite the fact that wheelchairs have recently been improved, they have faced big problems like forcingpeople not to move and just sit for a long period of time. Person-oriented robots that run parallel to thewearer's lower limbs like robotic leg exoskeletons and orthoses are some cure options available to help manage pain and keep patients staying active. The novel motion analysis of an exoskeletal knee orthosis using vector loop method is presented for a complete gait cycle. The design is proposed for the patientswho have pain in one of their knees. Two linear actuators are placed in the mechanism to emulate the behavior of Quadriceps and Hamstring muscles, two of the most important muscles participating in human gait

Keywords:

Exoskeleton Robot , Vector Loop Method , Motion Simulation , Gait