Sci Robot March 2022 PMID 35294219

Metabolically efficient walking assistance using optimized timed forces at the waist.

Prokopios Antonellis, Arash Mohammadzadeh Gonabadi, Sara A Myers, Iraklis I Pipinos, Philippe Malcolm

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Peak: 37 in Mar 2022
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What people are saying

Many discussions highlight the innovative approach of using optimized timed forces to enhance walking efficiency, with phrases like 'surprising way to make walking easier' and references to 'robot-assisted therapy.' Words like 'excited,' 'potential,' and 'significant' demonstrate positive tone and recognition of scientific progress, showing engagement through shared enthusiasm and technical curiosity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the research presents promising and innovative findings in walking assistance technology.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with multiple mentions of excitement and potential applications, indicating strong curiosity about the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect some depth, referencing specific technical details like timing and force profiles, though many are broadly appreciative or curious.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts suggest the findings could influence future research and applications in robotics and rehabilitation, but the overall perceived practical impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Applying a carefully timed forward force at the waist can significantly lower the metabolic cost of walking, with a reduction of up to 48%.
  • The study found that using a sinusoidal force profile during the middle of the double support phase is most effective, and this approach works not only for healthy individuals but also for patients with peripheral artery disease.
  • Interestingly, the research shows that mimicking biological force patterns isn't always the best way to reduce energy expenditure; instead, optimized force timing and profile have a greater impact on walking efficiency.]

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Science Magazine
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A robotic waist tether pulls at a wearer’s center of mass to reduce the energy needed to walk by 48%, offering a new potential approach for assistive rehabilitation. https://t.co/qcPRFVEqH9 @SciRobotics https://t.co/x8POf9LV2j

Mar 29, 2022 · 111 likes · 18 shares · 4,520,153 followers View post →
Science Magazine
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A robotic waist tether pulls at a wearer’s center of mass to reduce the energy needed to walk by 48%, offering a new potential approach for assistive rehabilitation. https://t.co/qcPRFVEqH9 @SciRobotics https://t.co/A0dS2v7IjQ

Apr 1, 2022 · 92 likes · 11 shares · 4,520,153 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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A robotic waist tether pulls at a wearer’s center of mass to reduce the energy needed to walk by 48%, offering a new potential approach for assistive rehabilitation. @UNOBiomechanics @UNOCEHHS https://t.co/njRumn2yDH https://t.co/w4xfWnbrUv

Mar 23, 2022 · 55 likes · 16 shares · 27,699 followers View post →
Owen Beck
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Metabolically efficient walking assistance using optimized timed forces at the waist https://t.co/S65cKo33eu

Mar 16, 2022 · 11 likes · 1 share · 1,288 followers View post →
humotech
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ICYMI: @UNOmaha researchers discover that assisting walking with forward pulls at the waist is most effective when timed with double support, an unexpected finding given simple model predictions. @UNOCEHHS @SciRobotics @UNOBiomechanics https://t.co/HkrnQamEN1

Apr 15, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,067 followers View post →
Arash M. Gonabadi
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Mar 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 66 followers View post →

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Arash M. Gonabadi
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Was waiting for this... https://t.co/5FfkCDB9Rc https://t.co/2pywvhhwYM

Apr 30, 2022 · 1 like · 66 followers View post →
Carola Finch
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Study Finds Surprising Way to Make Walking Easier https://t.co/LhoOm7Zmne

Apr 25, 2022 · 2,911 followers View post →
The Innovation | Medicine
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Metabolically efficient walking assistance using optimized timed forces at the waist @SciRobotics @TheInnovation_M #robot #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepLearning #tech https://t.co/tY4drLwLzz

Apr 22, 2022 · 253,937 followers View post →
humotech
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We’re excited to see how these results might be applied to robot-assisted therapy paradigms! Check out the research team's latest publication in Science Robotics to learn more. https://t.co/ab75rHNnOh

Apr 15, 2022 · 1 like · 1,070 followers View post →
humotech
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ICYMI: @UNOmaha researchers discover that assisting walking with forward pulls at the waist is most effective when timed with double support, an unexpected finding given simple model predictions. @UNOCEHHS @SciRobotics @UNOBiomechanics https://t.co/HkrnQamEN1

Apr 15, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,067 followers View post →
Sci-Fi Room
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RT @NotTheAeronaut: For anyone with mobility-assistance tech in their #SpecFic stories: https://t.co/D3uGvYYJLm #Science #ScienceFiction…

Apr 8, 2022 · 1 share · 1,941 followers View post →
The RPG Equivalent of a Pair of Aviators
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For anyone with mobility-assistance tech in their #SpecFic stories: https://t.co/D3uGvYYJLm #Science #ScienceFiction #SciFi #AmWriting

Apr 8, 2022 · 1 share · 186 followers View post →
さらす - PPMPPP
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RT @sarekore: ではなく、片方の足が前進を止め、もう片方の足が加速して次の一歩を踏み出す準備をしている、この両足が地面にある短いタイミングにウエストテザーで引っ張ることが最も効率的に歩行を支援することがわかりました。https://t.co/6CBXOM8Oqz

Apr 1, 2022 · 1 share · 164 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

ではなく、片方の足が前進を止め、もう片方の足が加速して次の一歩を踏み出す準備をしている、この両足が地面にある短いタイミングにウエストテザーで引っ張ることが最も効率的に歩行を支援することがわかりました。https://t.co/6CBXOM8Oqz

Apr 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 923 followers View post →
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Science Magazine
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A robotic waist tether pulls at a wearer’s center of mass to reduce the energy needed to walk by 48%, offering a new potential approach for assistive rehabilitation. https://t.co/qcPRFVEqH9 @SciRobotics https://t.co/A0dS2v7IjQ

Apr 1, 2022 · 92 likes · 11 shares · 4,520,153 followers View post →
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Mar 31, 2022 · 1 share · 524 followers View post →
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