Human Factors Assessment of a Novel Pediatric Lower-Limb Exoskeleton

While several lower-limb exoskeletons have been designed for adult patients, there remains a lack of pediatric-oriented devices. This paper presented human factor assessment an adjustable pediatric exoskeleton childhood gait assistance. The hip and knee uses frame compatibility with children 6–11 years old. evaluates the device’s comfort ease use through timed donning, doffing, reconfiguration tasks. able-bodied study participants donned device in 6 min 8 s, doffed it 2 29 reconfigured 23 s. results trials suggest that can be easily donned, doffed, to match anthropometrics users. A 6-min unpowered walking experiment was conducted while child participant wore exoskeletal device. Inspection both yielded no evidence damage either or wearer. Participant feedback on positive system usability scale rating 80/100. minor improvements made adjustability indicators padding placement, indicate is suitable further experimental evaluation assistive control assessments.