and high life expectancy in these countries, the aging tendency
will unlikely stop. This brings considerable attention, from both
social and ethical points of view, on how to provide assistance for
the elderly in their daily life, especially concerning mobility and
autonomy. In an age where technology is becoming more human
friendly, smarter and safer, development of self-standing lowerlimb
orthoses and exoskeletons for physical aid represents one of
the most addressed mobility assistance option.