Ekso Bionics Bionic Exoskeleton

www.robotcenter... . Ekso is a wearable robot-or exoskeleton-that powers people with lower-extremity paralysis or weakness to get them standing up and walking. It is a ready-to-wear, batterypowered, bionic device that is strapped over the user's clothing. The combination of motors and sensors, along with patient assist with balance and body positioning, allow the user to walk over ground with an efficient reciprocal gait pattern. An experienced user/patient can transfer to/from their wheelchair and don or doff the Ekso in less than 5 minutes. The torso and leg straps are designed for the user/patient to easily get in and out of the device either on their own or with minimal assistance.
Intended For:
• People with lower extremity weakness or paralysis due to neurological disease or injury
• Spinal Cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain Barré syndrome
• Height range: 5'2" -- 6'2"
• Maximum weight: 220 lbs
• Maximum hip width: 17"
Other user requirements:
• Sufficient upper extremity strength to balance with crutches or walker
• Able to self-transfer from wheelchair to a regular chair
• Complete evaluation and screening by a medical provider before using device
Contraindication:
• Upper extremity strength deficits that limit the ability to balance with crutches or walker
• Spinal instability (or spinal orthotics unless cleared by MD)
• Unresolved DVT
• Decreased standing tolerance due to orthostatic hypotension
• Significant osteoporosis that prevents safe standing (or risk of fracture due to
standing/walking)
• Range of motion restrictions that would prevent safe, reciprocal gait or normal
sit-to-stand motion
• Uncontrolled spasticity
• Uncontrolled Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Non-functional upper extremity strength
• Skin integrity issues on contact surfaces of the device
• Cognitive impairments resulting in motor planning
or impulsivity concerns
• Pregnancy
Battery life: 3 hours
Spinal cord injuries usage chart
Incomplete SCI Complete SCI
Exercise & Wellness Yes Yes
Research Yes Yes
Gait Training Yes
Preparation For Personal Device
Yes Yes
Other Potential Areas of usage
Neurological disorders such as Guillain Barre, MS, ALS, Parkinson's disease and other diagnosis may benefit from gait training with Ekso if all inclusion criteria are met.Ekso offers a wide variety of research opportunities with SCI and other diagnostic groups.Ekso Personal will be available in late 2013 only through Ekso centers that will have the ability to prescribe units to patients appropriate for these devices.

[@robroy5573]

Just think for the people who are wheelchair bound, there will be no more pressure ulcers to deal with. What an awesome technology.

[@michaelkitchen6000]

The real question is how well does it do on changes of elevation and drop off like stairs and going around corners? Does it always keep you upright and balanced?

[@Claire-cj6nn]

"to walk in nature".. oooo yesssss!!! :-)))

[@ManicPandaMedia]

I have a friend who has degenerative disc disease... he's stuck in a wheelchair and his mood sucks to put it mildly...is there something for him? Or will this not help with spinal compression.

[@tinacollins943]

How much does I cost please I broke my back at 24 I lost my feel from my waist down

[@jcruztiger]

How much is the price of that?

[@SalveMonesvol]

Wait just 2 years.

[@tinacollins943]

Please reply how much are they

[@andreyyakunin3114]

$100,000

[@lukan4087]

I'm not crippled I just want to sit down on an invisible chair

[@MARTINLARSENF0X]

i rather use a wheel chair then going true all that.