Designing Exoskeletons for Children

Abstract

Research has shown that rehabilitation through repetitive automatic orthosis can be beneficial for children with cerebral palsy, however, it is expensive, requires a lot of room, and is rarely available in rehabilitation clinics. A different design approach was utilized to build an exoskeleton that can provide robot-assisted therapy while being mobile, weight-bearing, and safe. The Trexo device is fully powered, provides responsive support and allows data monitoring. Using this device, the goal is to provide affordable and accessible neurorehabilitation for children with disabilities.