Design and Control of a Single-Leg Exoskeleton with Gravity Compensation for Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy.

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience reduced quality of life due to limited mobility and independence. Recent studies have shown that lower-limb exoskeletons (LLEs) have significant potential to improve the walking ability of children with CP. However, the number of prototyped LLEs for children with CP is very limited, while no single-leg exoskeleton (SLE) has been developed specifically for children with CP.

Wearable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review of Mechanical Design, Actuation Type, Control Strategy, and Clinical Evaluation.

Children with a neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy (CP) severely suffer from a reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is no cure yet, a lower-limb exoskeleton (LLE) has considerable potential to help these children experience better mobility during overground walking. The research in wearable exoskeletons for children with CP is still at an early stage.