Design and Overground Testing of a Portable Hip Exosuit for Enhancing Running Efficiency

IF 3.4 Q2 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL
Alessandro Ciaramella;Tommaso Bagneschi;Enrica Tricomi;Francesco Missiroli;Xiaohui Zhang;Antonio Frisoli;Lorenzo Masia
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Over the past decade, considerable steps have been made in designing wearable assistive devices that reduce the metabolic cost of walking. As the field continues to advance, a growing emphasis is extending to human running, driven by the goal of improving efficiency and reducing metabolic strain. In our study, we developed a portable active exosuit to support hip extension during endurance running. The exosuit, featuring custom linear actuators and a control system synchronous with the wearer’s kinematics, initially underwent bench testing and, finally, a field evaluation with users running at their self-selected pace on an athletics track. Results from seven participants showed a significant reduction in the metabolic cost of transport when the exosuit was active. Specifically, we observed a 9.6% decrease with respect to the unpowered condition, with a 4.3% net saving compared to not wearing the device. Additionally, kinematic assessments revealed no alteration of the participants’ motion after toe-off, indicating transparency to physiological movement pattern during hip flexion. These findings highlight the potential of the exosuit to enhance athletic performance, opening new possibilities for running assistance in real-world scenarios.
用于提高跑步效率的便携式髋关节外衣的设计和地面测试
过去十年间,在设计可穿戴辅助设备以降低步行代谢成本方面取得了长足进步。随着该领域的不断进步,人们越来越重视人类跑步,其目标是提高效率和减少代谢负荷。在我们的研究中,我们开发了一种便携式主动外衣,用于在耐力跑过程中支持髋关节伸展。这款外衣采用了定制的线性致动器和与穿戴者运动学同步的控制系统,最初进行了台架测试,最后在田径跑道上以用户自选的速度进行了实地评估。七名参与者的测试结果表明,当外穿衣处于活动状态时,运输的代谢成本明显降低。具体来说,我们观察到与无动力状态相比,减少了 9.6%,与不穿戴设备相比,净节省 4.3%。此外,运动学评估显示,参与者在脚尖离开后的运动没有任何改变,这表明髋关节屈曲时的生理运动模式是透明的。这些研究结果凸显了外穿式运动服在提高运动成绩方面的潜力,为在真实世界场景中提供跑步辅助开辟了新的可能性。
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