International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (Oct 2012)

Customizable Rehabilitation Lower Limb Exoskeleton System

  • Riaan Stopforth

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5772/53087
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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Disabled people require assistance with the motion of their lower limbs to improve rehabilitation. Exoskeletons used for lower limb rehabilitation are highly priced and are not affordable to the lowerincome sector of the population. This paper describes an exoskeleton lower limb system that was designed keeping in mind that the cost must be as low as possible. The forward kinematic system that is used must be a simplified model to decrease computational time, yet allow the exoskeleton to be adjustable according to the patient's leg dimensions.