... is compensated by the increase in hip extension torques at the seat-off instance. Although the peak values of left knee extension torques are similar with both of the objective functions during an assisted STS maneuver, the difference between the right and left side peak extension torques in the knees...

...James Yang; Burak Ozsoy Sit-to-stand (STS) motion is a key determinant of functional independence for the senior people. This paper extends a predictive dynamics formulation previously reported to predict the assisted STS motion, i.e., the motion with a mechanical assistance, unilateral grab-rail...