The wearable exoskeleton is an intelligent biomechatronic system directly attached to the human body. The human-machine coupling characteristics-from the dual point of view-are derived from the force/moment interaction between the two systems, which can compensate the insufficient capacity of the human body, especially for the disabled. The wearable exoskeleton has a great potential in the field of rehabilitation therapy. The upper limb exoskeleton and the lower extremity exoskeleton are main types of wearable exoskeletons, which can be used for the motor rehabilitation. The upper limb exoskeleton contains the shoulder-arm hand exoskeleton and the hand exoskeleton, which can be used for the physical therapy of the upper limb and the hand fingers. The lower extremity exoskeleton can assist the patients of lower limb paralysis with active standing or walking, with a great potential for lower extremity rehabilitation. This paper reviews the clinical application status of wearable exoskeleton rehabilitation technical aids, and analyzes the current situation and the prospect of the wearable exoskeleton in China.

exoskeleton  /  wearable device  /  rehabilitation aids  /  human-machine interaction