Experimental verification of the effect of human lower extremity exoskeleton

• DOI: 10.1007/s12206-019-0744-9
• Publication Date: 2019-08-01T13:02:32Z
• Authors: Yang Li; Cheng Xu; Xiaorong Guan; Zhong Li; Huibin Li
• Keywords: Motion Capture; Experimental data; Powered exoskeleton

A human lower extremity exoskeleton (HLEE) has been designed in our previous works, in which a simulation study has also been performed. However, verifying the effect of HLEE is still a problem. Accordingly, an experimental method combining a data collection system and a human motion capture system is proposed to solve this issue. Experimental data on the moment of momentum and energy provided to the HLEE knee joint and the knee joint angle deviation between the human body and HLEE exhibit good assistance effect. Moreover, the man-machine coordination and environmental suitability of the designed HLEE experimental prototype are validated in this study.