This study focuses on lower-limb exoskeletons for people with spinal cord injury. A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord which can affect movement and sensation. Exoskeletons are wearable machines that help people move, especially if they can’t walk on their own. This study aims to compare two types of exoskeletons: self-balancing and user-balancing. Self-balancing exoskeletons help users balance automatically, while user-balancing ones need the user to balance themselves. Participants will try both types, walking five times and doing two tests with each. Researchers will use motion sensors (devices that track movement), metabolic monitors (devices that measure energy use), and muscle sensors (devices that check muscle activity) during these sessions to understand how these exoskeletons affect the body and user experience.
- The study involves 7 sessions in total.
- Participants must be 18-70 years old and meet specific health criteria.
- Participation is not safe for those with certain health conditions.