Systematic review of mechanical designs of rehabilitation exoskeletons for lower-extremity

• Autorzy: Falkowski Piotr , Zawalski Krzysztof , Oleksiuk Jan , Leczkowski Bazyli , Pilat Zbigniew , Aktan Mehmet Emin , Akdogan Erhan , Niedbalski Paweł , Ömürlü Vasfi Emre , Jarek Michał , Wawrzyniak Mateusz , Mazowiec Maciej

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/ame.2024.152944

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Exoskeletons of lower extremities are used mainly for gait treatment in physical rehabilitation. However, they are also capable of being involved in other types of exercises. Nevertheless, their structure needs to be adequately adjusted for such applications. To analyse approaches to that, this review paper investigates the mechanical designs of rehabilitation exoskeletons for lower extremities. The study seeks to identify best practices in designing and implementing these devices by analysing fifty-two articles. It covers aspects such as kinematic structures, materials used, types of drives, and the range of exercises. Standard design features include multiple degrees of freedom, primarily at the hip, knee, and ankle joints, and using lightweight materials to enhance mobility and reduce power consumption. The review also discusses the advantages of different driving systems. The findings provide valuable insights for developing effective and safe rehabilitation exoskeletons, contributing to improved patient outcomes in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

exoskeleton; ICT; lower extremity; mechanical design; rehabilitation robotics

PL

egzoszkielet; ICT; kończyna dolna; projektowanie mechaniczne; robotyka rehabilitacyjna

• Wydawca: Komitet Budowy Maszyn PAN
• Czasopismo: Archive of Mechanical Engineering
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: LXXI, nr 4
• Strony: 621--644
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 84 poz., il., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Falkowski Piotr

• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, Poland
• Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9436-5566

autor

Zawalski Krzysztof

• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0366-836X

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Oleksiuk Jan

• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4453-0024

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Leczkowski Bazyli

• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2193-4799

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Pilat Zbigniew

• Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4553-1695

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Aktan Mehmet Emin

• Bartin University, Türkiye

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7058-8362

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Akdogan Erhan

• Yıldız Technical University, Türkiye

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1223-2725

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Niedbalski Paweł

• Elmiko Biosignals, Poland

autor

Ömürlü Vasfi Emre

• 3LS, Türkiye

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8918-558X

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Jarek Michał

• Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

autor

Wawrzyniak Mateusz

• Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

autor

Mazowiec Maciej

• Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025)