A Sensitivity Analysis of an Economic Value Metric for Quantifying the Success of Lower-Limb Exoskeletons and Their Assistance
Nundini D. Rawal,Roberto L. Medrano,Gray C. Thomas,Elliott J. Rouse,Nundini D. Rawal,Roberto L. Medrano,Gray C. Thomas,Elliott J. Rouse
Modern exoskeletons are typically developed to optimize for a single, physiological objective, the “gold standard” of which is a reduction of the wearer's metabolic rate. However, recent research suggests that these changes in metabolic rate are not yet perceivable on average. To address this gap, this study explores a novel economic value metric to quantify the value of exoskeleton assistance. Th...
