In the previous lectures, you were introduced to the basics of exoskeleton technology, the various types of exoskeletons available and you learned more about paraplegia. This reading will go more in-depth regarding the use of exoskeletons as an assistive device for paraplegics. We will make some references to interesting articles about the use of exoskeletons for Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation and for the interested learner, some more scientific reading materials will be provided. Read the provided PDF file below to learn more!

You have reached the end of this extra reading about exoskeleton technology for individuals with spinal cord injuries. You learned about the design and health perspectives related to exoskeletons and saw that there are still some important limitations to overcome. If you want to read more about the medical use of exoskeletons, take a look at the following articles:

For Medical Exoskeletons, Access Is the Next Step
An article about the affordability and accessibility of exoskeletons.

Me and the Machine
An article about the Varileg Enhanced Team.
This team develops an exoskeleton for people with paraplegia. The article highlights the improvements that are still to be made to their device particularly.

Robotic Exoskeletons: Helping Paraplegics Walk Again
A news article covering the personal story of people that had the opportunity to participate in exoskeleton training.