Improving Human-Robot Interaction In Wearable Robotics Through Comprehensive User Interface Design

Wearable robotics represents a transformative advancement in the field of assistive technologies, promising enhanced mobility and improved quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments. However, despite their potential, these emerging technologies are often challenging to use and inaccessible to a wide range of users, particularly medical professionals and patients. This thesis addresses the pressing need for user-friendly interfaces in wearable robotics, focusing on the development of two interfaces designed to enhance accessibility to complex systems. Additionally, this thesis introduces a third software, implemented in Matlab, which connects to, calibrates, and collects data from a Nintendo Wii Balance Board. This affordable and reasonably accurate device has gained popularity for its ability to detect the Center of Pressure (CoP), indicating the patient's weight distribution during various activities.