Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Smart Walkers are often viewed as the next-generation mobility aid; contextaware and equipped with actuators, these devices can be controlled in real-time to move and provide external forces to assist users in ways that were previously not possible.One potential smart feature is improved physical assistance; that is, to use its actuators to reduce the metabolic cost of walking, increase walking speed, and I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my supervisor, Professor Satoshi Muraki, for his continuous patience and encouragement throughout my doctoral studies and for granting me the opportunity to learn and perform research in Japan.The work in this thesis would not be possible without his unwavering support and valuable guidance.I am also grateful to my colleagues at the laboratory of Ergonomics for All Ages and Abilities who were always willing to lend a hand when I needed it.I am especially thankful to those who took time out of their busy schedules to assist me with my experiments.Special thanks to Dr. Loh and Dr. Choi who would always make time to provide helpful advice and practical suggestions.I would also like to thank the
Author: ヨー, ウェン, リアング
Institution: Kyushu University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7145945508