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Academic Review and Perspectives on Robotic Exoskeletons
Summary
The United States leads robotic exoskeleton research, with MIT as a top contributor. Rehabilitation robotics is the primary focus, highlighting key trends and collaborations in this evolving field.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Robotic exoskeleton development began in 1960, sparking significant academic and industrial interest.
- The field has advanced through numerous publications, prototypes, and commercial products.
- Bibliometric analysis is crucial for understanding research progress and trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the progress and current status of robotic exoskeleton research.
- To analyze publication trends from 1990 to July 2019.
- To identify leading countries, institutions, journals, and research disciplines.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from the Science Citation Index Expanded database.
- Evaluation of author keywords, publication year, country, institution, journal, author, and citations.
- Analysis of research disciplines using Web of Science (WoS) data.
Main Results:
- The United States leads in robotic exoskeleton research and international collaboration.
- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows the highest contribution based on publications and citations.
- Rehabilitation robotics is the most researched area, with Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation, and Neurosciences as dominant disciplines.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of the robotic exoskeleton research landscape.
- Identifies key players and dominant research areas, particularly in rehabilitation robotics.
- Offers insights for researchers to guide projects and find potential collaborators.
