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In this paper, we present full kinematics, dynamics, and biomechanics assessment of unpowered exoskeleton augmentation for human running gait. To do so, the considered case study is the assistive torque profile of\n                    <jats:italic>I-RUN<\/jats:italic>\n                    . Our approach is using some extensive data-driven OpenSim simulation results employing a generic lower limb model with 92-muscles and 29-DOF. 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The effect of assistive torque profile on the muscles\u2019 fatigue is also studied. 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