Therapeutic Robots

In just the past one hundred years, the world has gone from new weaponry for the world wars such as tanks and other firearms. To nowadays, having robots replace human jobs and other machines replace such human ingenuity. With the increase in human reliance on technology, we have been using robotics which is a branch of engineering and science, to further our efficiency on certain tasks such as the manufacturing of goods. However while these robots are already influencing the manufacturing world and making production of goods faster, more recently new adaptations of robotics are being used for therapeutic services allowing for faster and more efficient recover from injury or a specific disablement. With the introduction of devices such as the …show more content…
They come equipped with many features to counteract possible arguments. Including variable assist and other balancing aid additions which are used to make the walking as natural as possible. While creating the product, companies had to find a way to make it very diverse and adaptable. For now, there is basically only one suit, that fits to the average person and can support them. Also using the same variable assist to have patients “incrementally put as much of their own strength into the machine as possible. This is also extra beneficial for gait training, as it allows patients to become more and more engaged as they begin to heal” (Grush). This assistment is very beneficial to therapists, it is equivalent to changing the about of weights a person lifts or the distance they run, it helps to increase their strength, and the patient then develops independence from the machine. As well as eliminating any remarks about how the use of such a suit could limit personal gain or even danger. There is always a sense of balance and a way for the therapists to change the support on the patient so that he or she can still improve their strength and coordination. The exoskeletons however, do not take away jobs from therapists, they instead support their growth. From experience in the field, therapists lack special equipment to help their patients the most. Therapists would benefit from using this …show more content…
One patient in particular was able to walk for the first time on her own in years, she began by saying, “all those things that I took for granted prior to my injury became so relevant when I was walking again” (Grush). Which adds to the point that for some, the exoskeletons are a source of pride and can help patients gain confidence in walking again. For example, stroke care is centered upon helping regain strength, and to reclaim most body functions (Mayo Clinic). Using the exoskeletons for cases such as stroke victims, it can allow the individuals to ‘get up’ and walk more naturally than a patient without an exoskeleton. Additionally the therapists involved can then monitor the victim's progress, and work on restoring life functions with the suits functionalities. All uses of the technology can help enhance balance/coordination, while also allowing patients to get up and actual walk faster than those not being equipped with suits. Overall, the exoskeletons are very functional, and work to improve body functions by having “patients [move] around as soon as possible after an injury, which can make a huge difference in speeding up recovery time” (Grush). By using the exoskeletons, the patients are supported on the physical side as well as with any mental challenges (Yu) As mentioned before, the suit helps to provide those who have trouble