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Table 1 Initial Parameters, Control Scheme, and Test Length for Tests Conducted Using the Hybrid Exoskeleton on one Healthy Individual

From: A portable assist-as-need upper-extremity hybrid exoskeleton for FES-induced muscle fatigue reduction in stroke rehabilitation

Test Number

Initial FES gain (k)

Initial Assist (%)

Test Time (mins)

Volitional Movement

Control

1

1

50

2

No

Hybrid

2

1

0

2

No

Hybrid

3

1.8

50

2

No

Hybrid

4

1.8

0

2

No

Hybrid

5

1

50

2

Yes

Hybrid

6

10

0

6

No

FES Only

7

10

0

6

No

Hybrid

8

10

0

2

No

Hybrid

9

1

0

6

No

Motor Only

10

1

100

2

No

Motor Only, no assist-as-need