Patents by Inventor Ignacio Galiana Bujanda
Ignacio Galiana Bujanda has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230201066Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Sangjun Lee, Diana Wagner, Conor J. Walsh
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Patent number: 11498203Abstract: A wearable system includes an exosuit or exoskeleton; an actuator(s) configured to generate force in the exosuit or exoskeleton; a sensor(s) configured to measure information for evaluating an objective function associated with providing physical assistance to the wearer, an interaction between the wearer and the exosuit or exoskeleton, and/or an operation of the exosuit or exoskeleton; and a controller(s) configured to: actuate the actuator(s) according to an actuation profile(s), evaluate the objective function based on the information measured by the at least one sensor to determine a resulting change in the objective function, adjust a parameter(s) of the actuation profile(s) based on the resulting change in the objective function, and continue to actuate, evaluate, and adjust to optimize the actuation parameter(s) for maximizing or minimizing the objective function.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Jinsoo Kim, Myunghee Kim, Scott Kuindersma, Sangjun Lee, Kathleen E. O'Donnell, Christopher J. Siviy, Conor J. Walsh
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Patent number: 11464700Abstract: In at least one aspect, there is provided a system for generating force about one or more joints including a soft exosuit having a plurality of anchor elements and at least one connection element disposed between the plurality of anchor elements. The system also includes at least one sensor to determine a force the at least one connection element or at least one of the plurality of anchor elements and to output signals relating to the force, at least one actuator configured to change a tension in the soft exosuit and at least one controller configured to receive the signals output from the at least one sensor and actuate the at least one actuator responsive to the received signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Robert Joseph Dyer, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Arnar Freyr Larusson, Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Kai Schmidt, Diana Wagner, Conor J. Walsh, Michael Wehner
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Patent number: 11458064Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Sangjun Lee, Diana Wagner, Conor J. Walsh
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Publication number: 20210039248Abstract: In one aspect, a motion control system includes an actuator having an actuation member, the actuation member having a proximal end attached to the actuator on a first side of a joint and a distal end attached to an anchor element attachment point on a second side of the joint. A first sensor is configured to output signals defining a gait cycle and a second sensor is configured to output signals representing a tensile force in the at least one actuation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Conor Walsh, Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Stefano Marco Maria De Rossi
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Publication number: 20210007874Abstract: Wearable devices protect against musculoskeletal injuries and enhance performance. Systems and methods provide wearable devices to assist with human motion during physical activities, such as performing movements (e.g., lifting) and holding static poses (e.g., crouching, or holding a tool while working overhead). Materials, constructions, and system architectures allow the wearable devices to be worn over, under, or integrated into clothing for extended periods of time to improve performance or reduce risk of injury. Sensors may be included in the wearable devices to detect various activities, motions, and postures of the wearer, and various active and semi-active controls approaches may leverage sensor information to provide tailored assistance to individual users. Various controls optimization techniques ensure the wearable devices operate at peak efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Conor J. Walsh, Michael T. Rouleau, Jinwon Chung, Tim-Fabian Moser, Ye Ding, Danielle L. Nathanson, Nicolas Menard
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Patent number: 10843332Abstract: A motion control system includes an actuator having an actuation member, the actuation member having a proximal end attached to the actuator on a first side of a joint and a distal end attached to an anchor element attachment point on a second side of the joint. A first sensor is configured to output signals defining a gait cycle and a second sensor is configured to output signals representing a tensile force in the at least one actuation member. A controller receives the output signals from the sensors and actuates the actuator, during a first portion of the gait cycle, to apply a force greater than a predetermined threshold tensile force to the anchor element attachment point via the actuation member to generate a beneficial moment about the joint and to automatically actuate the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: President and Fellow of Harvard CollegeInventors: Conor J. Walsh, Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Stefano Marco Maria De Rossi
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Publication number: 20200276698Abstract: A wearable system comprising an exosuit or exoskeleton; an actuator(s) configured to generate force in the exosuit or exoskeleton; a sensor(s) configured to measure information for evaluating an objective function associated with providing physical assistance to the wearer, an interaction between the wearer and the exosuit or exoskeleton, and/or an operation of the exosuit or exoskeleton; and a controller(s) configured to: actuate the actuator(s) according to an actuation profile(s), evaluate the objective function based on the information measured by the at least one sensor to determine a resulting change in the objective function, adjust a parameter(s) of the actuation profile(s) based on the resulting change in the objective function, and continue to actuate, evaluate, and adjust to optimize the actuation parameter(s) for maximizing or minimizing the objective function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2017Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Jinsoo Kim, Myunghee Kim, Scott Kuindersma, Sangjun Lee, Kathleen E. O'Donnell, Christopher J. Siviy, Conor J. Walsh
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Publication number: 20200100976Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Sangjun Lee, Diana Wagner, Conor J. Walsh
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Patent number: 10434030Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Alan T. Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Sangjun Lee, Diana A. Wagner, Conor J. Walsh
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Patent number: 10427293Abstract: In at least one aspect, there is provided a system for generating force about one or more joints including a soft exosuit having a plurality of anchor elements and at least one connection element disposed between the plurality of anchor elements. The system also includes at least one sensor to determine a force the at least one connection element or at least one of the plurality of anchor elements and to output signals relating to the force, at least one actuator configured to change a tension in the soft exosuit and at least one controller configured to receive the signals output from the at least one sensor and actuate the at least one actuator responsive to the received signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Prisident and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Ye Ding, Robert Joseph Dyer, Arnar Freyr Larusson, Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Kai Schmidt, Diana Wagner, Conor J. Walsh, Michael Wehner
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Publication number: 20180008502Abstract: Systems and methods for providing assistance with human motion, including hip and ankle motion, are disclosed. Sensor feedback is used to determine an appropriate profile for actuating a wearable robotic system to deliver desired joint motion assistance. Variations in user kinetics and kinematics, as well as construction, materials, and fit of the wearable robotic system, are considered in order to provide assistance tailored to the user and current activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2015Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Alan T. Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Sangjun Lee, Diana A. Wagner, Conor J. Walsh
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Publication number: 20160220438Abstract: In at least one aspect, there is provided a system for generating force about one or more joints including a soft exosuit having a plurality of anchor elements and at least one connection element disposed between the plurality of anchor elements. The system also includes at least one sensor to determine a force the at least one connection element or at least one of the plurality of anchor elements and to output signals relating to the force, at least one actuator configured to change a tension in the soft exosuit and at least one controller configured to receive the signals output from the at least one sensor and actuate the at least one actuator responsive to the received signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Conor Walsh, Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Ye Ding, Robert Joseph Dyer, Arnar Freyr Larusson, Brandan Thomas Quinlivan, Kai Schmidt, Diana Wagner, Michael Wehner
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Patent number: 9351900Abstract: In at least one aspect, there is provided a system for generating force about one or more joints including a soft exosuit having a plurality of anchor elements and at least one connection element disposed between the plurality of anchor elements. The system also includes at least one sensor to determine a force the at least one connection element or at least one of the plurality of anchor elements and to output signals relating to the force, at least one actuator configured to change a tension in the soft exosuit and at least one controller configured to receive the signals output from the at least one sensor and actuate the at least one actuator responsive to the received signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Conor Walsh, Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Ye Ding, Robert Joseph Dyer, Arnar Freyr Larusson, Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Kai Schmidt, Diana Wagner, Michael Wehner
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Publication number: 20160107309Abstract: A motion control system includes an actuator having an actuation member, the actuation member having a proximal end attached to the actuator on a first side of a joint and a distal end attached to an anchor element attachment point on a second side of the joint. A first sensor is configured to output signals defining a gait cycle and a second sensor is configured to output signals representing a tensile force in the at least one actuation member. A controller receives the output signals from the sensors and actuates the actuator, during a first portion of the gait cycle, to apply a force greater than a predetermined threshold tensile force to the anchor element attachment point via the actuation member to generate a beneficial moment about the joint and to automatically actuate the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Conor Walsh, Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ye Ding, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Stefano Marco Maria De Rossi
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Publication number: 20150321339Abstract: In at least one aspect, there is provided a system for generating force about one or more joints including a soft exosuit having a plurality of anchor elements and at least one connection element disposed between the plurality of anchor elements. The system also includes at least one sensor to determine a force the at least one connection element or at least one of the plurality of anchor elements and to output signals relating to the force, at least one actuator configured to change a tension in the soft exosuit and at least one controller configured to receive the signals output from the at least one sensor and actuate the at least one actuator responsive to the received signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Ye Ding, Robert Joseph Dyer, Arnar Freyr Larusson, Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Kai Schmidt, Diana Wagner, Conor Walsh, Michael Wehner
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Publication number: 20150173993Abstract: In at least one aspect, there is provided a system for generating force about one or more joints including a soft exosuit having a plurality of anchor elements and at least one connection element disposed between the plurality of anchor elements. The system also includes at least one sensor to determine a force the at least one connection element or at least one of the plurality of anchor elements and to output signals relating to the force, at least one actuator configured to change a tension in the soft exosuit and at least one controller configured to receive the signals output from the at least one sensor and actuate the at least one actuator responsive to the received signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Conor Walsh, Alan Thomas Asbeck, Ignacio Galiana Bujanda, Ye Ding, Robert Joseph Dyer, Arnar Freyr Larusson, Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Kai Schmidt, Diana Wagner, Michael Wehner