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The exoskeleton features five degrees of freedom (DoFs), including one active DoF for A\/A and four passive DoFs, enabling natural joint movement and comfortable adaptation to the user\u2019s anatomy. The shoulder glenohumeral joint mechanism is constructed using arc-type linkages forming a common remote center of rotation. A bidirectional cable-driven mechanism facilitates shoulder A\/A, with experimental and simulation-based analyses for kinematics and dynamics. The design emphasizes ease of use, portability and wearability, making it suitable for home and outdoor rehabilitation environments without the continuous supervision of a professional. The device is evaluated for range of motion, torque and overall performance.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Findings<\/jats:title>\n The shoulder exoskeleton achieves 90% ROM required for A\/A in daily living activities and demonstrates an accuracy error of less than 4.2 degrees. It provides A\/A support with a peak torque of 10 Nm and velocity of 24 deg\/sec. Experimental results show the exoskeleton can partially assist shoulder A\/A movements, providing approximately 50% assistance, and fully supports the arm within a 40-degree abduction angle. 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