Users with spinal cord injury experience of robotic Locomotor exoskeletons: a qualitative study of the benefits, limitations, and recommendations

Abstract

Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience both psychological and physiological benefits from robotic locomotor exoskeleton use, and knowledgeable users may have valuable perspectives to inform future development. The objective of this study is to gain insight into the experiences, perspectives, concerns, and suggestions on the use of robotic locomotor exoskeletons by civilians and veterans living with SCI.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2020
Source ID
10.1186/s12984-020-00752-9

Entities

People

  • Allen W Heinemann
  • Arun Jayaraman
  • Catherine Furbish
  • Chaithanya K Mummidisetty
  • Deborah Crown
  • Dominique Kinnett-Hopkins
  • Edelle C Field-Fote
  • Gail Forrest
  • Linda Ehrlich-Jones
  • Marc H. Applebaum
  • Rachel A. Bond

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Autonomy