Characterization of muscle synergy similarity and adaptation in hip exoskeleton-assisted locomotion.

ABSTRACT: Recent advancements in robotic exoskeleton technology have demonstrated significant potential in reducing users' energy consumption and muscle activation. However, how users adjust muscle recruitment and coordination in expenditure and muscle activation levels. However, the mechanisms underlying users' adaptation of muscle recruitment and coordination patterns in response to external robotic assistance remain poorly understood. This study introduces a novel methodological framework for quantifying the impact of assistance on human muscle synergy patterns through similarity analysis, which incorporates a weighted summation of Pearson correlation coefficients between paired synergies. Eight healthy adult participats underwent treadmill walking trials under two conditions: with and without a

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491322 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature