ETDs

This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.

In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.

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Design and Development of Exoskeletons for Squatting, Gait Assistance, and Fall Prevention Applications

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This research seeks to present the design and testing of exoskeletons capable of assisting with walking gait, squatting, and fall prevention activities. The dissertation introduces wearable robotics and exoskeletons and then progresses into specific applications and developments in the targeted field. Following the introduction, chapters present and discuss different wearable…

This research seeks to present the design and testing of exoskeletons capable of assisting with walking gait, squatting, and fall prevention activities. The dissertation introduces wearable robotics and exoskeletons and then progresses into specific applications and developments in the targeted field. Following the introduction, chapters present and discuss different wearable exoskeletons built to address known issues with workers and individuals with increased risk of fall. The presentation is concluded by an overall analysis of the resulting developments and identifying future work in the field.
ContributorsOlson, Jason Stewart (Author) / Redkar, Sangram (Thesis advisor) / Sugar, Thomas (Committee member) / Honeycutt, Claire (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2021