Net metabolic power (W kg–1) during exoskeleton walking
| Gradient . | Unpowered . | Powered . | Mode P-value;THSD . |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 3.36±0.13 | 2.91±0.13 | P<0.0002* POW<UNPOW |
| 5% | 5.23±0.13 | 4.65±0.15 | P<0.0001* POW<UNPOW |
| 10% | 7.41±0.15 | 6.55±0.19 | P<0.0001* POW<UNPOW |
| 15% | 9.79±0.23 | 8.80±0.26 | P<0.0001* POW<UNPOW |
| Gradient . | Unpowered . | Powered . | Mode P-value;THSD . |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 3.36±0.13 | 2.91±0.13 | P<0.0002* POW<UNPOW |
| 5% | 5.23±0.13 | 4.65±0.15 | P<0.0001* POW<UNPOW |
| 10% | 7.41±0.15 | 6.55±0.19 | P<0.0001* POW<UNPOW |
| 15% | 9.79±0.23 | 8.80±0.26 | P<0.0001* POW<UNPOW |
Values are means ± s.e.m., N=9; see Materials and methods for calculations
Mode: UNPOW, unpowered exoskeletons; POW, powered exoskeletons; P<0.05 indicates statistical significance; *statistical power >0.80; THSD, Tukey's honestly significant difference