Development and Validation of a Modular Sensor-Based System for Gait Analysis and Control in Lower-Limb Exoskeletons.

ABSTRACT: With rapid advancements in lower-limb exoskeleton hardware, two key challenges persist: the accurate assessment of user biomechanics and the reliable control of device behavior in real-world settings. This study presents a modular, sensor-based system designed to enhance both biomechanical evaluation and control of lower-limb exoskeletons, leveraging advanced sensor technologies and fuzzy logic. The system addresses the limitations of traditional lab-bound, high-cost methods by integrating inertial measurement units, force-sensitive resistors, and load cells into instrumented crutches and 3D-printed insoles. These components work independently or in unison to capture critical biomechanical metrics, including the anteroposterior center of pressure and crutch ground reaction forces. Data are

SUBMITTER: Marinou G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12030982 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature