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This paper addresses attention to the conceptual mechanism design of a leg exoskeleton for human rehabilitation purposes. Different mechanism solutions for locomotion rehabilitation are analyzed from a structural and functional viewpoints. By using mobility analysis and considerations on structure design, a new leg exoskeleton is identified with low-cost features and motion ability for rehabilitation purposes.
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Copilusi, C., Ceccarelli, M., Carbone, G., Margine, A. (2014). Mechanism of a Leg Exoskeleton for Walking Rehabilitation Purposes. In: Petuya, V., Pinto, C., Lovasz, EC. (eds) New Advances in Mechanisms, Transmissions and Applications. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 17. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7485-8_14
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