State-of-the-art research in robotic hip exoskeletons: A general review

This review discusses the biomechanics of the hip joint, pathological gait patterns, and design approaches for robotic hip exoskeletons, highlighting their potential in geriatric orthopedics. Robotic hip exoskeletons can aid elderly individuals and those with gait impairments by supporting ambulatory functions and providing rehabilitation. These exoskeletons can also boost human performance during various activities by providing assistive force or torque, particularly beneficial in heavy-duty tasks.

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  Robotic hip exoskeletons show promise in gait rehabilitation by assisting individuals with hip disabilities through controllable assistance at the hip joints.
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  These exoskeletons also have potential for human performance augmentation by increasing mobility and reducing metabolic cost during activities like walking.
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  Current robotic hip exoskeletons face limitations such as bulkiness, complexity in learning to use them, and constraints related to power source and operating time.