Rehabilitation Robotics: Spinal Cord Functions and Exoskeletons

This lecture covers the functions and lesions of the spinal cord, including the segments and corresponding sensations. It also delves into the ASIA classification of spinal cord injury severity and the MotionMaker device for mobilization and electrostimulation. The closed-loop muscle electrostimulation, proof of concept with knee orthosis, and the challenges of mobilizing lower limbs are discussed. The lecture further explores the muscle recruitment, clinical trials with the MotionMaker, and the progress in voluntary and electrically induced forces. It concludes with the importance of parallel kinematics and the Lambda Health System for gait rehabilitation.