{"id":996,"date":"2024-06-12T17:38:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T17:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=996"},"modified":"2024-10-16T20:36:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T20:36:09","slug":"__trashed-54","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/__trashed-54\/","title":{"rendered":"AI-Powered Simulation Training Enhances Human Mobility in Robotic Exoskeletons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">Researchers at NC State University have harnessed AI and computer simulations to revolutionize robotic exoskeleton training, allowing users to save energy while walking, running and climbing stairs.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine walking, running or climbing stairs using significantly less energy. This vision has become a reality thanks to innovative research at North Carolina State University (NC State). Using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer simulations, researchers have developed a new method to train robotic exoskeletons, assisting users in substantially reducing their metabolic energy usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This work proposes and demonstrates a new machine-learning framework that bridges the gap between simulation and reality to autonomously control wearable robots to improve mobility and health of humans,&#8221; Hao Su, associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State and corresponding author of the study, said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2024\/06\/ai-training-robotic-exoskeletons\/\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI-powered system leverages computer simulations, enabling robotic exoskeletons to autonomously adjust and help users move more efficiently without requiring lengthy human testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In tests with human subjects, participants wearing the robotic exoskeleton demonstrated a marked reduction in metabolic energy consumption. Specifically, subjects used 24.3% less energy while walking, 13.1% less when running and 15.4% less when climbing stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Exoskeletons have enormous potential to improve human locomotive performance,&#8221; Su added. &#8220;However, their development and broad dissemination are limited by the requirement for lengthy human tests and handcrafted control laws.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This machine-learning framework&#8217;s embodiment AI learns how to assist users in a controlled simulation without requiring any experimental input. The framework holds promise not only for able-bodied individuals but also for those with mobility impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our framework may offer a generalizable and scalable strategy for the rapid development and widespread adoption of a variety of assistive robots for both able-bodied and mobility-impaired individuals,&#8221; Su explained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future applications of this method are being explored to assist older adults and individuals with neurological conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We have developed a way to train and control wearable robots to directly benefit humans,&#8221; Shuzhen Luo, first author of the paper and a former postdoctoral researcher at NC State, said in the statement. Luo, currently an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, emphasizes the potential this research has in making science fiction a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nature: Experiment-free Exoskeleton Assistance via Learning in Simulation - Main Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/laiS5nbWShs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This work is essentially making science fiction reality \u2013 allowing people to burn less energy while conducting a variety of tasks,&#8221; Su noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-024-07382-4\">study<\/a>, titled \u201cExperiment-free Exoskeleton Assistance Via Learning in Simulation,\u201d was published in the journal Nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine walking, running or climbing stairs using significantly less energy. 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