Description

The ReStore Exo-Suit was developed in collaboration with the Wyss Institute at Harvard that was first announced more than three years ago: (Wyss Institute and ReWalk Robotics Form Collaboration, May 2016) This combined effort pairs the technological know-how of the Wyss Institute in the realm of soft exoskeletons (exosuits) and ReWalk’s depth of knowledge when it comes to clinician involvement.

The ReStore exosuit aims to bring post-stroke gait training with a solution that is lighter and more nimble than a rigid lower body-powered exoskeleton. The exosuit is a data-driven, powered, gait rehabilitation device designed to facilitate functional gait training. It is also envisioned to have a significantly lower cost than a rigid frame gait assist exoskeleton. It assists the push-off and swing phases of gait through ankle plantarflexion and dorsiflexion support, using sensors, motors, cables, and therapist-controlled settings.

Lifeward lists ReStore for people with hemiplegia/hemiparesis due to stroke who can ambulate at least 1.5 m (5 ft) with no more than minimal-to-moderate assistance, under supervision of a trained therapist. The device is not intended for sports or stair climbing.

Key attributes:

• Battery-powered ankle exosuit
• plantarflexion and dorsiflexion assistance
• adaptive control to synchronize with the user’s gait
• The small device footprint makes it compatible with additional support aids

Videos:

ReStore Exo-Suit for Stroke Rehabilitation-3 Modes of Function

Restore Exosuit From ReWalk Robotics | Rehabilitation Technology

Lifeward, formerly ReWalk Robotics (and Argo Medical Technologies before), Offices in Massachusetts, USA; Berlin, Germany; Yokneam Ilit, Israel, website

Exoskeleton Report does not endorse one exoskeleton product over another.  The exoskeleton catalog is purely for educational purposes.  The catalog is meant to provide an easily accessible birds-eye view of the exoskeleton industry, and a quick method to sort exoskeletons by type and purpose.  All prices are approximate and are meant to provide a general sense of the cost of the devices.