Abstract
When developing new wearable devices for motion assistance of aged or physically handicapped persons, we have to take into consideration functionality, safety, size, mass, usability, cost and adaptability to physique of each user. This article presents some human-motion-assist devices that are under development in the laboratory of the author. A walking assist machine using crutches and a joint rehabilitation/drive device capable of adapting to joint axis fluctuation are shown. Some other related works are also addressed.
