Lower body exoskeletons

Abstract

This article is devoted to the problem of excluding immobilization syndrome in patients by means of their verticalization. The article examines the method of verticalization using exoskeletons of the lower body, the existing schematic solutions of exoskeletons, as well as promising areas of research in this area. The classification of medical exoskeletons of the lower body used for verticalization of patients during rehabilitation is given. Based on the analysis of the exoskeleton market and consumer reviews, the authors identified the necessary characteristics that, in their opinion, the next generation exoskeleton should have. Based on the results of the analysis of scientific publications, trends were revealed in the selection and construction of calculation schemes for exoskeletons and the compilation of mathematical models to describe the gait of a man-machine complex. The main goals and objectives of further research in the field of designing exoskeletal devices for patient rehabilitation have been determined.