Postural feedback in an exoskeleton
People with spinal cord injury lack the sense of self-movement and body position below the lesion. However, this information is crucial for maintaining postural stability and controlling an exoskeleton.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of postural feedback on exoskeleton use in people with spinal cord injury.
Postural feedback
Postural feedback is provided through vibrations on the upper body. Four small vibrating motors are positioned on the chest, back, and underneath both armpits to provide information about the user's posture in the exoskeleton.
Exoskeleton
In the study, we use the ABLE Exoskeleton. This exoskeleton is developed by ABLE Human Motion in Spain.