Assistive Technology Research

KEY FINDING: Participants used the app differently: some used it throughout the day for spot checks, while others primarily used it in the morning.

KEY FINDING: Increasing assistance from the exosuit leads to a reduction in the activity of the biceps brachii and pectoralis muscles, indicating reduced effort for the wearer.

KEY FINDING: VR shows promising potential for neurorehabilitation, with most studies illustrating positive outcomes in treating nervous system injury linked to functional disability.

KEY FINDING: At 12 sessions, 62%, 70%, and 72% of participants achieved the 10MWT, 6MWT, and TUG milestones, respectively.

KEY FINDING: The admittance-control-based system allows users to control foot trajectories with hand-generated forces and sensed foot kinematics in real-time.

KEY FINDING: Wearable exoskeletons are heavy and bulky devices that generally require supervision and walking aids, hindering mobility and independence.

KEY FINDING: The study found that the SVA measured by the IMU is valid, meaning it accurately reflects the SVA when compared to the gold standard 3D gait analysis.

KEY FINDING: Significant differences were found for the FSA (force sensitive application) and LOS (limit of stability) between pre-test and post-test in both groups, indicating improvements in sitting balance.

KEY FINDING: Both MWC users and able-bodied individuals spend most of their day with their arms stationary or in low activity. MWC users spent significantly less time in the mid intensity level compared to able-bodied individuals.

KEY FINDING: Capturing activities of daily living (ADLs) using an egocentric camera in the home environment after SCI is feasible.