A bio-robotic leg orthosis for rehabilitation and mobility enhancement

Author

Horst, Robert W.

Author_Institution

Tibion Corp., Moffett Field, CA, USA

fYear

2009

fDate

3-6 Sept. 2009

Firstpage

5030

Lastpage

5033

Abstract

This paper describes a wearable powered leg orthosis that includes a high-torque actuator, electronics, sensors, and embedded firmware. The device provides multiple modes of operation including automatic assistance, manual assistance, continuous passive motion and robotic therapy. Patients affected by neurological conditions including stroke, MS, and Parkinson´s disease may benefit from robotic therapy and from the improved mobility provided by this portable, lightweight device. A preliminary study of chronic stroke patients has shown retained improvement in walking speed for patients undergoing rehabilitation with the device.

Keywords

biomechanics; medical disorders; medical robotics; neurophysiology; orthotics; patient rehabilitation; patient treatment; automatic assistance; bio-robotic leg orthosis; chronic stroke; continuous passive motion; lower-limb active orthoses; manual assistance; mobility enhancement; neurology; patient rehabilitation; robotic therapy; wearable powered leg orthosis; Biomechanics; Equipment Design; Humans; Leg; Orthotic Devices; Robotics;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2009. EMBC 2009. Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Conference_Location

Minneapolis, MN

ISSN

1557-170X

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-3296-7

Electronic_ISBN

1557-170X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5333581

Filename

5333581