The gait-locomotor apparatus of the present invention is a device for
overcoming impeded locomotion in humans and is aimed at enabling people
with handicapped lower limbs to walk. The gait-locomotor apparatus that
is wore on a disabled user comprises a brace having a plurality of
jointed segments that are adapted to fit the lower body of the disabled
user and propulsion means that is adapted to provide relative movement
between the plurality of jointed segments. The gait-locomotor apparatus
further comprises at least one sensor adapted to monitor the angular
position of at least one of the plurality of jointed segments and a
control unit that is adapted to supervise the propulsion means and to
receive feedback information from the sensors so as to facilitate the
brace to perform walking patterns. The disabled user that wears the
gait-locomotor apparatus of the present invention is able to steadily
stand in a stance position supported by the brace, and is able to walk in
various walking patterns using the control unit while fully participating
in the process.