From: A survey of stakeholder perspectives on exoskeleton technology
Exoskeleton design features | Factor 1 (Technology characteristics) | Factor 2 (Functional activities) |
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Purchase cost | 0.778 | Â |
Repair and maintenance cost | 0.758 | Â |
Comfort | 0.701 | -0.128 |
Ease of putting on and taking off the device | 0.694 | Â |
Minimizes risk of falling | 0.659 | -0.107 |
Amount of energy needed for use | 0.659 | Â |
Length of training to become proficient | 0.509 | Â |
Overall appearance | 0.375 | -0.107 |
Ability to climb stairs | -0.212 | -0.855 |
Ability to carry out daily tasks while standing | Â | -0.757 |
Ability to use to get in and out of a car | Â | -0.731 |
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces | 0.110 | -0.672 |
Walking speed | Â | -0.573 |
Ability to toilet | 0.142 | -0.495 |
Portability of the device | 0.395 | -0.471 |
Range of battery life | 0.310 | -0.459 |
Ability to use without arm crutches | 0.171 | -0.419 |