ArticleThe journal of spinal cord medicine2023
Design recommendations for exoskeletons: Perspectives of individuals with spinal cord injury.
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- Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Enhances Recovery for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury-A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of neurotrauma · 2024Trial
- Patient and clinician perceptions, expectations, and usability of ankle exoskeletons for daily living: a mixed-methods survey study.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Consumer views of functional electrical stimulation and robotic exoskeleton in SCI rehabilitation: A mini review.Artificial organs · 2025Review
- Physiotherapists' User Acceptance of a Lower Limb Robotic Exoskeleton in Specialized Rehabilitation: Qualitative Exploratory Study.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2025Article
- Acceptability of Overground Wearable Powered Exoskeletons for People with Spinal Cord Injury: A Multicenter Qualitative Study.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- TWIICE One powered exoskeleton: effect of design improvements on usability in daily life as measured by the performance in the CYBATHLON race.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study investigated the expectations of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) regarding exoskeletons.
designThe survey consisted out of questions regarding multiple aspects of exoskeleton technology.
settingAn online survey was distributed via the monthly newsletter of the Dutch Patient Association for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
participantsIndividuals with SCI who are members of the Dutch Patient Association for SCI. OUTCOME MEASURES: General impression of exoskeleton technology, expectations regarding capabilities and user-friendliness, training expectations and experiences, future perspectives and points of improvement.
resultsThe survey was filled out by 95 individuals with SCI, exoskeletons were considered positive and desirable by 74.7%. About 11 percent (10.5%) thought one could ambulate faster, or just as fast, while wearing an exoskeleton as able-bodied people. Furthermore, 18.9% expected not to use a wheelchair or walking aids while ambulating with the exoskeleton. Twenty-five percent believed that exoskeletons could replace wheelchairs. Some main points of improvement included being able to wear the exoskeleton in a wheelchair and while driving a car, not needing crutches while ambulating, and being able to put the exoskeleton on by oneself.
conclusionIndividuals with SCI considered exoskeletons as a positive and desirable innovation. But based on the findings from the surveys, major points of improvement are necessary for exoskeletons to replace wheelchairs in the future. For future exoskeleton development, we recommend involvement of individuals with SCI to meet user expectations and improve in functionality, usability and quality of exoskeletons.
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