Healthy Pace - Gait Examination with Exoskeleton
Campus Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)
Year 2023
Technologies / Project Domains Health and Life Sciences, Childcare, Elderly and Community Services
Smart Areas Smart Living
Gait examinations are usually take placed in indoor or laboratory environment by data collection and analytics. With the aid of exoskeleton, sample data can be collected from outdoor or non-laboratory environments to apply data analytics techiques to perform gait examination.
Gait Analysis:
The sensors in the exoskeleton for mechanical-assisted walking measure the range of motion and swing velocity of the hip joint during walking. Our proprietary software analyzes joint angles and identifies any asymmetry or differences in gait patterns between the left and right sides (e.g., reduced range of motion or slower cadence in the right hip joint).

Mechanical-Assisted Walking:
The exoskeleton for mechanical-assisted walking provides assistance by augmenting hip joint range of motion and leg swing velocity, reducing the burden of walking. This feature is particularly beneficial for the elderly and individuals with limited mobility. The level of assistance can be adjusted based on an individual's walking ability, improving gait patterns and overall walking experience.