The acceptance of wearable exoskeletons and their encouraging results in the clinic have prompted patients to request more of this technology. Companies and researchers are actively working to transition these exoskeletons from clinical applications to personal use. In this work, we show the evolution of an initial knee-powered orthosis concept into a hip-knee-powered lower-limb exoskeleton designed for clinical purposes, and its subsequent adaptation for personal use. Our experience offers valuable insights that can help in future research and development of this technology.

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From Clinic to Home: Transitioning Exoskeletons from Rehabilitation to Personal Use

  • Antonio Rodríguez-Fernández,
  • Erika Porras,
  • Joan Lobo-Prat,
  • Josep M. Font-Llagunes

摘要

The acceptance of wearable exoskeletons and their encouraging results in the clinic have prompted patients to request more of this technology. Companies and researchers are actively working to transition these exoskeletons from clinical applications to personal use. In this work, we show the evolution of an initial knee-powered orthosis concept into a hip-knee-powered lower-limb exoskeleton designed for clinical purposes, and its subsequent adaptation for personal use. Our experience offers valuable insights that can help in future research and development of this technology.