Table 2.
Lower limb function neuroprostheses: standing and drop foot assistance
| Function | Name | Target population | Number of channels | Orthosis use | Surface/implanted/percutaneous | FDA/CE approval | Control interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing | Case Western Reserve University/Department of Veteran Affairs (CWRU-VA) Neuroprosthesis for Standing [17] | SCI | 16 | AFO | Implanted | ||
| Walking with drop foot assistance | Odstock [22] | Stroke | 1 | Surface | FDA | Foot switch | |
| STIMuSTEP [23] | Stroke | 2 | Implanted | CE | Foot switch | ||
| ActiGait [24] | Stroke | 4 | Implanted | CE | Foot switch | ||
| NESS L300 [25] | Stroke | 1 | Surface | FDA/CE | Foot switch (force-sensitive resistor placed inside the shoe) | ||
| Walk-aided foot drop stimulator [26] | Stroke | 1 | Surface | FDA | Tilt sensor or heel sensor |
SCI spinal cord injury; AFO ankle–foot orthosis, FDA Federal Drug Administration, CE Conformité Européene