What Is a Walking Robot?
A walking robot is an advanced rehabilitation technology developed to restore walking in people whose walking ability has been lost or impaired.
With robotic support, it aims to help the patient regain a correct gait pattern, and it plays an important role, particularly in neurological rehabilitation.
Today, robotic technologies and virtual reality applications have become an integral part of modern rehabilitation and, when combined with conventional treatment methods, deliver far more effective results.
How Does It Work on the Body?
Robotic gait therapy is based on the principle of neuroplasticity.
This approach:
- Uses repetitive, intensive exercises
- Aims to rebuild the connections between the brain and the muscles
- Aims to create new neural pathways.
- In this way, patients relearn and improve the walking function they have lost.
How Does It Work?
During treatment, the patient is safely positioned in the device using a special support system.
The system:
- Supports a large part of the body weight
- Guides leg movements robotically
- Has the patient repeat the correct gait pattern
- At the same time, sensors analyze movements, and with visual and/or virtual reality support the patient takes an active part in the process.
When Is It Used?
- Stroke / paralysis
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and MS
- Cerebral palsy
- Loss of walking ability after orthopedic surgery
- Muscle weakness and balance problems
Benefits
- Reteaches a correct gait pattern
- Accelerates the recovery process
- Allows high-intensity, repetitive exercise
- Reduces the risk of falls and ensures safe walking
- Increases muscle strength and endurance
- Offers feedback systems that boost patient motivation
- Tracks the treatment process with objective data
Intensive, Repetitive Training
It allows far more repetitions than manual therapy.
Smart Sensors and Analysis
Walking performance is measured and progress is tracked.
Individualized Settings
The level of support and the exercise parameters are set according to the patient.
Robotic Gait Rehabilitation at Romatem
At Romatem, robotic walking systems are planned and applied individually by an expert team.
Our Goal:
- To restore walking
- To help the patient become independent
- To ensure a safe return to daily life
- Supported by robotic technology, this approach offers a strong and sustainable recovery process in rehabilitation.
