Derivative Target Line (DTL) for Continuous Human Activity Detection and Recognition

In this paper, we investigate the classification of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by using a pulsed ultra-wideband radar. Specifically, we focus on contiguous activities that can be inseparable in time and share a common transition, such as walking and falling. The range-time data domain is deliberately exploited to determine transitions from...

Evaluation of Force Controllers for a Gravity-Compensating Upper Limb Soft Exoskeleton

For assistive exoskeletons, researchers have introduced soft exoskeletons (exosuits) because they tend to be lightweight, easily worn and mobile for daily use. However, most existing devices have not introduced closed-loop control methods that users can intuitively learn and use during activities of daily living. The goal of this pilot study is...

Slender Spring Systems, for a close-to-body dynamic arm support for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The goal of this dissertation is to develop a wearable, passive, dynamic arm support that provides users with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with support to perform activities of daily living. The arm support needs to be inconspicuous and not stigmatizing, to encourage the users to participate in social activities. Ideally, the device fits...