WIM Exosuit Wearable Soft Robot for Enhancing Walking Activity
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Summary
This study is to develop, test, and optimize a soft hip wearable robot for individuals who have experience a stroke.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–89 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Be at least 6 months post-stroke, have a diagnosis of Parkinson's, have a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, or an adult older than 65 with no known neurological diagnoses. For the Optimization Aim of the study, Participants may also be healthy individuals with no known impairments. * Age: 18-89 years of age * For stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or older adult participants, must have adequate cognitive function (MMSE score \>17) * Ability to walk at least 10 meters with maximum of 1 person assist * Able to safely fit into the WIM exosuit, which is confirmed v…
Interventions
- DeviceWIM Robotic Exoskeleton
Wearable hip-powered exoskeleton
Location
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLabChicago, Illinois