Development and Evaluation of a Gait Assistance System Based on Haptic Cane and Active Knee Orthosis

Hosu Lee,Amre Eizad,Junyeong Lee,Jungwon Yoon,Hosu Lee,Amre Eizad,Junyeong Lee,Jungwon Yoon

Post-stroke gait rehabilitation is necessary to aid social re-integration. An active knee orthosis (AKO) can aid gait training through the provision of bodyweight support and assistive knee torque. However, its use may cause instability and it does not ensure improved gait symmetry and speed. Use of a speed regulation device such as a robotic cane in conjunction with and AKO may overcome these lim...