ArticleHuman factors2020
Assessing the Involvement of Users During Development of Lower Limb Wearable Robotic Exoskeletons: A Survey Study.
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- A Systematic Review on Lower-Limb Industrial Exoskeletons: Evaluation Methods, Evidence, and Future Directions.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2023Pooled it
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- Enhanced Rehabilitation Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training with EksoNR Lower Extremity Exoskeleton in 19 Stroke Patients.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2023Observational
- Factors that influence the adoption of rehabilitation technologies: a multi-disciplinary qualitative exploration.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Opportunities and challenges in the development of exoskeletons for locomotor assistance.Nature biomedical engineering · 2023Review
- Design and validation of a novel online platform to support the usability evaluation of wearable robotic devices.Wearable technologies · 2023Article
- Heterogeneity of Attitudes toward Robots in Healthcare among the Chinese Public: A Latent Profile Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- A survey on the influence of CYBATHLON on the development and acceptance of advanced assistive technologies.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Extended Interviews with Stroke Patients Over a Long-Term Rehabilitation Using Human-Robot or Human-Computer Interactions.International journal of social robotics · 2022Article
- User-centered design and development of TWIN-Acta: A novel control suite of the TWIN lower limb exoskeleton for the rehabilitation of persons post-stroke.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2022Article
- Improving Inclusivity in Robotics Design: An Exploration of Methods for Upstream Co-Creation.Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2022Article
- An analysis of usability evaluation practices and contexts of use in wearable robotics.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Current Trends and Challenges in Pediatric Access to Sensorless and Sensor-Based Upper Limb Exoskeletons.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Occupational exoskeletons: A roadmap toward large-scale adoption. Methodology and challenges of bringing exoskeletons to workplaces.Wearable technologies · 2021Review
- Benchmarking Wearable Robots: Challenges and Recommendations From Functional, User Experience, and Methodological Perspectives.Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2020Article
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objectiveTo explore user-centered design methods currently implemented during development of lower limb wearable robots and how they are utilized during different stages of product development.
backgroundCurrently, there appears to be a lack of standardized frameworks for evaluation methods and design requirements to implement effective user-centered design for safe and effective clinical or ergonomic system application.
methodResponses from a total of 191 experts working in the field of lower limb exoskeletons were analyzed in this exploratory survey. Descriptive statistics were used to present responses and measures of frequency, and chi-square tests were used to contrast the answers of respondents who identified as clinicians versus engineers.
resultsA vast majority of respondents involve users in their development, in particular at the initial and iterative stages, although some differences were found between disciplines. A variety of methods and metrics are used to capture feedback from users and test devices, and although valuable, some methods used may not be based on validated measures. Guidelines regarding tests on safety of exoskeletons also lack standardization.
conclusionThere seems to be a consensus among experts regarding the importance of a user-centered approach in exoskeleton development; however, standardized frameworks with regard to appropriate testing methods and design approaches are lacking. Such frameworks should consider an interdisciplinary focus on the needs and safety of the intended user during each iteration of the process. APPLICATION: This exploratory study provides an overview of current practice among engineers and clinicians regarding the user-centered design of exoskeletons. Limitations and recommendations for future directions are identified.
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