Promoting inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics: Addressing challenges for pediatric access

E. Fosch-Villaronga, Anto Čartolovni, Robin L. Pierce
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Abstract Pediatric access to exoskeletons lags far behind that of adults. In this article, we promote inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics by identifying and addressing challenges and barriers to pediatric access to this potentially life-changing technology. We first present available exoskeleton solutions for upper and lower limbs and note the variability in the absence of these. Next, we query the possible reasons for this variability in access, explicitly focusing on children, who constitute a categorically vulnerable population, and also stand to benefit significantly from the use of this technology at this critical point in their physical and emotional growth. We propose the use of a life-based design approach as a way to address some of the design challenges and offer insights toward a resolution regarding market viability and implementation challenges. We conclude that the development of pediatric exoskeletons that allow for and ensure access to health-enhancing technology is a crucial aspect of the responsible provision of health care to all members of society. For children, the stakes are particularly high, given that this technology, when used at a critical phase of a child’s development, not only holds out the possibility of improving the quality of life but also can improve the long-term health prospects.
促进外骨骼机器人的包容性:解决儿科访问的挑战
儿童获得外骨骼的机会远远落后于成人。在这篇文章中,我们通过识别和解决儿童获得这种可能改变生活的技术的挑战和障碍来促进外骨骼机器人的包容性。我们首先提出了上肢和下肢可用的外骨骼解决方案,并注意到缺乏这些外骨骼的可变性。接下来,我们询问了这种访问可变性的可能原因,明确地关注儿童,他们构成了一个明确的弱势群体,并且在他们的身体和情感成长的关键时刻,也会从这项技术的使用中获益良多。我们建议使用基于生活的设计方法来解决一些设计挑战,并提供有关市场可行性和实施挑战的解决方案的见解。我们的结论是,儿童外骨骼的发展允许并确保获得增强健康的技术是向所有社会成员提供负责任的医疗保健的一个关键方面。对儿童来说,风险尤其大,因为这项技术在儿童发育的关键阶段使用,不仅有可能改善生活质量,而且可以改善长期的健康前景。
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