Human-Robot Interaction in Robotic Exoskeletons

The purpose of this work is to quantify the dynamics of the human-robot system during exoskeletal-assisted locomotion (EAL). We perform controlled human subject experiments with specialized sensors and instruments to analyze the dynamics of EAL from able-bodied participants and different patient populations. In addition, we develop computational models to complement our experiments and gain additional insights on human-robot interaction during EAL. The long-term goal is to enable robotic exoskeletons to integrate seamlessly with individuals with chronic neurological disorders to restore mobility and quality of life on par with able-bodied peers.

 

 

William Bauman, MD
Director
VA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NYProfessor
Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

 

Ann M. Spungen, EdD
VA Senior Research Health Scientist
Associate Director
VA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NYProfessor and Vice Chair for Research
Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

 

Gail Forrest, PhD
Director, Center for Spinal Stimulation
Associate Director, Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering
Kessler Foundation

Associate Professor
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

 

Pierre Asselin, MS
Health Science Specialist
National Coordinator for Exoskeletal Training
VA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury
James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY

 

Christopher Cirnigliaro, MS, CES, CBDT
Senior Research Coordinator
VA RR&D National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ