MACHINE TO HUMAN INTERFACES FOR COMMUNICATION FROM A LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOTIC

摘要

A lower extremity orthosis is configured to be coupled to across at least one joint of a person for gait assistance and can incorporate knee (261), thigh (301; 401), hip (601; 701) and ankle/foot (801; 821) assistive orthotic devices which can be used in various combinations to aid in the rehabilitation and restoration of muscular function in patients with impaired muscular function or control.