Human-in-the-loop optimization of exoskeleton assistance during walking
From: AAAS Science - 06/23/2017

Exoskeletons can be used to augment human abilities - for example, to lift
very heavy loads or to provide greater endurance. For each user, though, a
device will need to be adjusted for optimum effect, which can be
time-consuming. This paper shows that the human can be included in the
optimization process, with real-time adaptation of an ankle exoskeleton. By
using indirect calorimetry to measure metabolic rates, the authors were able
to adjust the torque provided by the device while users were walking,
running, and carrying a load.

Read the entire article at:
http://science.sciencemag.org/content/356/6344/1280

Related:
Robotic Exoskeleton Adapts While It’s Worn
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/robotic-exoskeleton-ldquo-evolves-rdquo-while-its-worn

Iron Man takes his first steps - an exoskeleton that learns to walk
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/drowning-wildebeest-mobility-exoskeletons-dna-privacy-and-more-1.4173942/iron-man-takes-his-first-steps-an-exoskeleton-that-learns-to-walk-1.4173969

[Steve Collins is transitioning to Stanford's Mechanical Engineering
Department as an Associate Professor.]