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Table 2 Orthoses concepts for tremor suppression

From: Need for mechanically and ergonomically enhanced tremor-suppression orthoses for the upper limb: a systematic review

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Orthosis name

Supp. type

Suppression mechanism

DOF coefficient

17

Piezoelectric Fibre Glove [77, 78]

active

Piezoelectric fibre composites [77, 78]

2/2 (WFE, WD) [77, 78]

18

Dielectric Elastomers Actuator [79]

active

Dielectric elastomers [79]

1/2 (WFE, no WD) [79]

19

Anti-shaker [80]

active

Actuator-moved mass [80]

1/1 (EFE) [80]

20

Magnetorheological Damper [81]

semi-active

Viscous shear resistance [81]

1/1 (EFE) [81]

21

Soft Band Orthosis [82]

semi-active

Tendon [82]

1/1 (FPS) [82]