XoSoft: Soft modular biomimetic exoskeleton to assist people with mobility impairments
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  • Solution
    • Challenges
    • Technologies
    • Application Areas
  • Research
    • Workplan
    • Partners
    • Publications
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Exoskeletons and Soft Wearable Robotics Day
  • Media & Press
    • Media
    • Downloads

APPLICATION AREAS

The XoSoft project focuses on the development of a soft, modular, lower limb exoskeleton that can be worn to assist leg strength and support. The main area of application will be in the health care sector, in particular for the elderly and for people with disabilities.

XoSoft will help increase mobility and improve health and quality of life of people with walking impairments. The needs of multiple stakeholders have been included in the design process. The users groups who are actively involved and whos needs specifically detailed in the design specifications are; primary users, secondary users and tertiary users.
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Primary Users

This person, also known as the end user, is the person who wears the device.
  • People with muscle weaknesses
  • Elderly person
  • Individuals with mobility impairment
  • Patients with stroke
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Secondary Users

Persons or organisations who have contact with the primary user to offer care and support.
  • Doctor
  • Physiotherapist
  • Carer
  • Family Member
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Tertiary Users

Institutions or groups who don’t have direct contact with the primary user but somehow contributes to enabling them.
  • Social Welfare
  • Health insurance
  • Policy Makers
  • Advocacy Groups
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This project has received funding from the
European Union's Horizon 2020 framework programme for
​research and innovation under grant agreement No 688175.
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