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Human Augmentation: Systematic Evaluation of Lower Extremity Motor Adaptations to Joint Actuation

Human Augmentation aims to augment the capability of an individual warfighter through the use of an exoskeleton or suit that enhances the performance of the warfighter by increasing speed, range stamina,  and strength. By utilizing inertial measurement units (IMU), electromyography (EMG) sensors, and optical motion capture systems, we are able to record limb motion and muscle activation data of routine tasks such as walking, jogging, and lifting that can be used in the development of a system to drive a motion enhancing exoskeleton.