A Hinge-Free, Non-Restrictive, Lightweight Tethered Exosuit for Knee Extension Assistance During Walking

In individuals with motor impairments such as those post-stroke or with cerebral palsy, the function of the knee extensors may be affected during walking, resulting in decreased mobility. We have designed a lightweight, hinge-free wearable robot combining soft textile exosuit components with integrated rigid components, which assists knee extension when needed but is otherwise highly transparent t...