Assistive Technology Research

KEY FINDING: The WPAL improves walking independence in people with a wide range of spinal cord injuries, including cervical spinal cord injuries.

KEY FINDING: Wheelchair users turn approximately 900 times per day, indicating that changing direction is a fundamental aspect of wheelchair use.

KEY FINDING: The developed algorithm classifies individuals into osteoporotic, osteopenic, and preserved bone mineral density profiles, assigning them to corresponding slow, moderate, and fast progression exoskeleton-assisted walking programs.

KEY FINDING: Remote assessment of hand function is feasible in neurological disorders.

KEY FINDING: Vastus lateralis (VL) activation begins consistently before the seat reaches the anterior-most position during rowing.

KEY FINDING: EXO training can lead to improvements in walking ability, but the effectiveness varies depending on the device and individual factors.

KEY FINDING: The tube-based MPC method was proven to have recursive feasibility, compliance to input constraints, and exponentially bounded stability, suggesting its suitability for real-time control applications.

KEY FINDING: The study demonstrated that mobilization with the Myosuit was feasible for all patients, either independently or with minor support.

KEY FINDING: The review identified a lack of research on the cardiovascular benefits of long-term exoskeleton use, the effects on bone mineral density and body composition, and the applicability of exoskeletons for independence and functional gain.

KEY FINDING: There was an increase in delta activity in frontal regions for 3D VR with a decrease in theta activity.