Reshaping Wearable Robots Using Fuzzy Intelligence: Integrating Type-2 Fuzzy Decision, Intelligent Control, and Origami Structure
Shiyuan Bian, Jonathan M. Garibaldi, Zhijun Li
Abstract
Currently, type-2 fuzzy systems, fuzzy control strategies, and origami structures have been used in robots to assist in the comfortable and smooth operation of such robots. Recent advances in these various fields have been employed to improve the key technologies of wearable robots, such as providing more efficient decision making, improved maneuverability, increased control intelligence, and more lightweight structures. The current advances have highlighted the potential for these various methods, both separately and in combination with each other, to achieve further significant advances. Hence, this article summarizes the latest research results in these three key aspects, elaborates on some of the challenges that remain, and discusses potential development directions of wearable robots in the future.