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Third Robotic Leg (SRL)

Abstract

Supernumerary robotic legs are an alternative to using an exoskeleton, with the aim of assisting (balance and/or power) the gait of a human.

Publications & Resources

đź“„ Journal (IEEE RA-L): C. Khazoom, P. Caillouette, A. Girard and J.-S. Plante, "A Supernumerary Robotic Leg Powered by Magnetorheological Actuators to Assist Human Locomotion," IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 5143–5150, 2020.

Project Media

Concept
Third Robotic Leg (SRL) — illustration
Concept

Project Details

Team
Charles Khazoom (MS), Pierre Caillouette (BIng), Prof. Alexandre Girard and Prof. Jean-SĂ©bastien Plante
Date
2020
Keywords
Actuator design, control scheme, signal processing.