Designing Next-Gen Adaptive Exoskeleton for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Abstract

Robotic knee exoskeletons have emerged as promising tools for enhancing gait training, with the potential to accelerate rehabilitation and aid the therapists throughout the entire process. However, many current solutions are limited by bulky designs, lack of adaptability, and poor real-world usability. This report presents the development of a modular, motorized and instrumented knee exoskeleton prototype designed to be lightweight, user-friendly, and interchangeable between the left and right leg. The design incorporates a quick-release actuator mechanism, integrated force sensors, an IMU and an encoder, laying the groundwork for more accessible and practical assistive devices.