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The robotic hip exoskeleton uses the signal from the footswitch to detect heel strike. Based on the average stride time, a 10V control signal is sent to the pressure regulators during the specified portion of the stride cycle. As air pressure increases, the pneumatic cylinder shortens to assist with hip flexion.
