3 papers
cs.RO2025
A Two Degrees-of-Freedom Floor-Based Robot for Transfer and Rehabilitation Applications
Ian Lalonde, Jeff Denis, Mathieu Lamy +3
The ability to accomplish a sit-to-stand (STS) motion is key to increase functional mobility and reduce rehospitalization risks. While raising aid (transfer) devices and partial bo…
cs.RO2025
Reconfigurable hydrostatics: Toward versatile and efficient load-bearing robotics
Jeff Denis, Frederic Laberge, Jean-Sebastien Plante +1
Wearable and legged robot designers face multiple challenges when choosing actuation. Traditional fully actuated designs using electric motors are multifunctional but oversized and…
cs.RO2025
A Dual-Motor Actuator for Ceiling Robots with High Force and High Speed Capabilities
Ian Lalonde, Jeff Denis, Mathieu Lamy +1
Patient transfer devices allow to move patients passively in hospitals and care centers. Instead of hoisting the patient, it would be beneficial in some cases to assist their movem…