Gait performance and foot pressure distribution during wearable robot-assisted gait in elderly adults.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date: Nov 28, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A robotic exoskeleton device is an intelligent system designed to improve gait performance and quality of life for the wearer. Robotic technology has developed rapidly in recent years, and several robot-assisted gait devices were developed to enhance gait function and activities of daily living in elderly adults and patients with gait disorders. In this study, we investigated the effects of the Gait-enhancing Mechatronic System (GEMS), a new wearable robotic hip-assist device developed by Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd., Korea, on gait performance and foot pressure distribution in elderly adults.

Authors

  • Su-Hyun Lee
    Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Irwon-ro 81, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
  • Hwang-Jae Lee
  • Won Hyuk Chang
  • Byung-Ok Choi
  • Jusuk Lee
    Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung Electronics, 130 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si, 16678, Republic of Korea.
  • Jeonghun Kim
    Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung Electronics, 130 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si, 16678, Republic of Korea.
  • Gyu-Ha Ryu
  • Yun-Hee Kim

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