Wearable Orthotic Device for Walk (Gait) assistance: Exoskeleton Device
Exoskeleton are the device that reside in category of wearable robotics,is an external structural mechanism with joints and links corresponding to those of the human body. With applications in rehabilitation medicine and virtual reality simulation, exoskeletons offer benefits for both disabled and healthy populations. Exoskeletons device can be used as a capability magnifier or assisting device for Spinal cord injury patient, Stroke patients, elderly etc. Specifications and Features: 6 Degree of Freedom (DOF) augmentations, for one for each hip, knee and ankle joints Prime components: The Exoskeleton Suit, Control Hardware, Interfacing Circuit Board, Touch Panel and Power system Software modes: Sit-stand mode,Walk Mode,Therapy Mode,etc. Powered with rechargeable battery and can support 30 minutes of walking
Sector: Medical Technologies
Country: India
Area of Application: For Gait Rehabilitation of Stroke and SCI patients. Initially, it can act as technology for use in Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers. After the patient is trained and self sufficient to perform independent walk, it can be used in other environment also.
Keywords: walk assistance, sit to stand, excercise
Advantages: The device is active wearable device for uniform walking assistance. The device will help to undergo for early rehabilitation of stroke and sci patients. It can also acts as exercise machine for spastic elimination.
Environmental aspects: Not Applicable
Development Status: Laboratory Model , Commercial Prototype
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Technical specifications: Specifications and Features: 6 Degree of Freedom (DOF) augmentations, for one for each hip, knee and ankle joints Prime components: The Exoskeleton Suit, Control Hardware, Interfacing Circuit Board, Touch Panel and Power system Software modes: Sit-stand mode,Walk Mode,Therapy Mode,etc. Powered with rechargeable battery and can support 30 minutes of walking
Transfer Terms: Technology Licensing , Research Partnerships
Target Countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Denmark, Ethiopia
Estimated cost (US$): 2500
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Contact Person: Dr. Neelesh Kumar
Address: Biomedical Instrumentation Unit, CSIR-CSIO Sector 30-C Chandigarh
City: Chandigarh
Country: India
Zip/Pin Code: 160030