IEEE Int Conf Rehabil Robot, 2011 · DOI: 10.1109/ICORR.2011.5975481 · Published: January 1, 2011
This paper discusses a robotic device called a powered lower-limb orthosis designed to help people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) walk. It provides support and movement at the hip and knee joints. The device is controlled by the user shifting their weight and body posture, making it intuitive to use. The orthosis has been tested on a paraplegic individual and has shown promising results in enabling walking. The initial trials showed the device effectively enabled the participant to walk within parallel bars, offering a potential means to restore mobility for individuals with paraplegia.
The powered orthosis offers a means to restore legged mobility to individuals with paraplegia, improving their quality of life.
The user interface based on center of pressure allows for intuitive control of the orthosis, minimizing the need for explicit commands.
The orthosis demonstrates promising performance and could be further developed for commercial use, providing a practical solution for paraplegic individuals.