A control device and a control program for a walking assist apparatus (1) set a desired lifting force to act on a user from a seat (2) and distribute the desired lifting force to each leg link (3) of the walking assist apparatus according to the ratios of treading forces of the legs of the user measured on the basis of outputs of force sensors (38,39) so as to determine the share for each leg link. Then, an actuator (27) of each leg link is controlled to generate a force for the determined share. Thus, a force required for the user to support himself/herself with his/her leg or legs on a floor can be reduced while using a reduced number of parts to be attached to each leg of the user. Moreover, an assist force for achieving such a reduced required force can be properly shared between the leg links associated with the legs of the user.


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    Title :

    Walking assist apparatus


    Additional title:

    Gehhilfe
    Appareil d'aide à la marche


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-08-17


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    A61H PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY , Geräte für die physikalische Therapie, z.B. Vorrichtungen zum Lokalisieren oder Anregen spezieller Reflexpunkte am Körper / B25J Manipulatoren , MANIPULATORS / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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