STELO: A New Modular Robotic Gait Device for Acquired Brain Injury-Exploring Its Usability.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, the prevalence of acquired brain injury (ABI) has been on the rise, leading to impaired gait functionality in affected individuals. Traditional gait exoskeletons are typically rigid and bilateral and lack adaptability. To address this, the STELO, a pioneering modular gait-assistive device, was developed. This device can be externally configured with joint modules to cater to the diverse impairments of each patient, aiming to enhance adaptability and efficiency. This study aims to assess the safety and usability of the initial functional modular prototype, STELO, in a sample of 14 ABI-diagnosed participants. Adverse events, device adjustment assistance and time, and gait performance were evaluated during three sessions of device use. The results revealed that STELO was safe

SUBMITTER: Cumplido-Trasmonte C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10781374 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature