Robotics could offer a new approach to mobility for people with spinal cord injuries. The Eve Personal Exoskeleton, developed by Wandercraft, is a robotic suit designed to help wheelchair users stand upright and move while keeping their hands free.
The technology aims to bring upright mobility into everyday life, allowing people with limited mobility to experience daily activities from a standing position.
A Robotic Suit for Upright Mobility
The Eve Personal Exoskeleton is designed for adults with spinal cord injuries at any level. It helps users stand and move without relying on crutches, offering a hands-free approach to mobility.
For wheelchair users, standing upright can create opportunities to participate in everyday activities in a different way. Eve is designed to support this experience by combining robotics with personalised hardware and software.
Hands-Free Movement Without Crutches
One of Eveโs key features is its ability to support upright movement without requiring crutches. This allows users to keep their hands free while standing and moving.
The system also supports multidirectional movement, giving users the ability to move in different directions while wearing the robotic suit.
With this technology, everyday activities could take on a different perspective. Users may be able to have conversations at eye level, interact with loved ones while standing, or take part in activities such as baking a cake and brushing their teeth.
Personalised Hardware and Software
The Eve Personal Exoskeleton features hardware and software customised to the individual user. This personalisation is designed to adapt the system to each personโs needs.
The suit incorporates 12 motors and degrees of freedom to support its movement capabilities. These robotic components work together to help users move while upright.
By combining customised technology with robotic movement, Eve offers a different approach to supporting people with limited mobility.
Four Hours of Battery Life
Eve has a stated battery life of four hours. This provides a period of operation for users to engage in activities while wearing the exoskeleton.
Its combination of powered movement, hands-free operation, and personalised hardware and software brings several technologies together in a wearable mobility system.
FDA Clearance for Spinal Cord Injuries
The Eve Personal Exoskeleton is FDA-cleared under K260381 for adults with spinal cord injuries at any level. This marks an important regulatory milestone for the device and its intended use.
The system is designed to help eligible users regain upright mobility and experience everyday interactions from a standing position.
Bringing Robotics Into Everyday Life
The Eve Personal Exoskeleton by Wandercraft demonstrates how robotics could provide new mobility options for wheelchair users. Its hands-free movement, multidirectional capabilities, customised hardware and software, and four-hour battery life are central features of the system.
From having a conversation at eye level to brushing your teeth or interacting with family while standing, Eve is designed to bring upright mobility into more aspects of everyday life.
Source: Wandercraft
