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Journal Publications

Schmitz, D.G*., Nuckols, R.W*., Lee, S., Akbas, T., Swaminathan, K., Walsh, C.J. and Thelen, D.G., 2022. Modulation of Achilles tendon force with load carriage and exosuit assistance. Science Robotics, 7(71), p.eabq1514. https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abq1514

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Nuckols, R.W., S Lee, K Swaminathan, D Orzel, R.D. Howe, and C.J. Walsh. 2021. Individualization of Exosuit Assistance Based on Measured Muscle Dynamics during Versatile Walking. Science Robotics 6 (60): eabj1362. https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abj1362.
Riemer R.*, Nuckols R.W.*, Sawicki G.S.*, 2021. Extracting electricity with exosuit braking. Science. Science 372 (6545): 909–11. DOI: 10.1126/science.abh4007

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Swaminathan, K., Park S., Raza F, Porciuncula, F., Lee, S., Nuckols, R.W., Awad, L.N., Walsh, C.J. 2021. Ankle resistance with a unilateral soft exosuit facilitates plantarflexor effort during pushoff in unimpaired individuals, Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, 18,182 Pp.1-17s.abq1514

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Shafer, B.A., Philius, S.A., Nuckols R. W., McCall J., Young A.J., and Sawicki G.S., 2021. Neuromechanics and Energetics of Walking with an Ankle Exoskeleton Using Neuromuscular-Model Based Control: A Parameter Study. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 9.s.abq1514

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Nuckols, R.W., Takahashi, K.Z., Farris, D.J., Mizrachi, S., Riemer, R. and Sawicki, G.S., 2020. Mechanics of walking and running up and downhill: A joint-level perspective to guide design of lower-limb exoskeletons. PLoS one, 15(8), p.e0231996. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231996

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Nuckols, R.W., Swaminathan, K., Lee S., Awad L., Walsh C.J., and Howe R.D., 2020. Automated detection of soleus concentric contraction in variable gait conditions for improved exosuit control. In IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)

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Nuckols, R.W., & Sawicki, G.S. 2020. Impact of elastic ankle exoskeleton stiffness on neuromechanics and energetics of human walking across multiple speeds. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 17(1), 75. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-020-00703-4

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Nuckols, R.W., Dick, T.J., Beck, O.N. and Sawicki, G.S., 2020. Ultrasound imaging links soleus muscle neuromechanics and energetics during human walking with elastic ankle exoskeletons. Scientific reports, 10(1), pp.1-15. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-60360-4

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Park, E.J., Akbas, T., Eckert-Erdheim, A., Sloot, L.H., Nuckols, R.W., Orzel, D., Schumm, L., Ellis, T.D., Awad, L.N. and Walsh, C.J., 2020. A Hinge-Free, Non-Restrictive, Lightweight Tethered Exosuit for Knee Extension Assistance During Walking. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 2(2), pp.165-175. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2020.2989321

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Beck, O.N., Punith, L.K., Nuckols, R.W. and Sawicki, G.S., 2019. Exoskeletons improve locomotion economy by reducing active muscle volume. Exercise and sport sciences reviews, 47(4), pp.237-245. https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000204

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McCain, E.M., Dick, T.J., Giest, T.N., Nuckols, R.W., Lewek, M.D., Saul, K.R. and Sawicki, G.S., 2019. Mechanics and energetics of post-stroke walking aided by a powered ankle exoskeleton with speed-adaptive myoelectric control. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 16(1), pp.1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-019-0523-y

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