Knowledge Frameworks in Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robots

With the increasing global incidence of strokes, the demand for the development of rehabilitation robots for poststroke patients is very high. However, the development of rehabilitation robots for poststroke patients is a complex issue. To effectively engage in research in this field, one needs to be equipped with a vast amount of knowledge related to biomechanics, medical treatment, robotic systems, and control systems. For new developers entering this field, it will be a significant challenge, requiring an understanding of various interdisciplinary areas. Therefore, the aim of this research is to systematically evaluate the interdisciplinary knowledge areas used in the development of lower limb rehabilitation robots for poststroke patients. This study will assess several fundamental areas of knowledge, including human biomechanics, anthropometry, stroke pathology, treatment methods, lower limb rehabilitation robotic systems, safety issues, and clinical trials for the system. Additionally, this research will discuss some potential development directions in this field. Through this study, essential knowledge content necessary for the development of lower limb rehabilitation robots