Neuro-prosthetics and orthotics represent a groundbreaking intersection of technology, neuroscience, and healthcare, focusing on aiding individuals with disabilities by augmenting or replacing impaired limb functionalities.

For the most part, performance evaluation of such systems typically emphasizes quantifiable outcomes such as precision, strength, response time, and durability. Researchers and manufacturers are keen to use standardized tests and biomechanical analyses to measure device functionality, aiming for results that meet rigorous technical benchmarks.

While these performance measures are crucial for ensuring reliability and safety, they do not necessarily capture the entire user experience. User satisfaction, which involves subjective assessments of comfort, usability, and quality of life improvements, plays an equally vital role.

With these points in mind, this Research Topic focuses on the neurological aspects of prosthetic and orthotic control, with particular emphasis on how performance metrics align—or sometimes conflict—with user satisfaction and experience.

Aiming to bridge the gap between quantitative performance measures of neuro-prosthetic and orthotic devices and the qualitative, often subjective satisfaction reported by users, this collection emphasizes the importance of evaluating both clinical performance and user experience. As the field progresses, it is essential to consider not only how well these devices function in clinical or lab settings and follow desired trajectories but also how users perceive and experience them in real-world scenarios.

We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and theoretical perspectives on topics including but not limited to:

• Neurological control mechanisms in neuro-prosthetics and orthotics
• Comparative analyses of device performance metrics vs. user satisfaction
• Neurofeedback and adaptive control in prosthetic and orthotic interfaces
• Advances in sensory feedback integration for enhanced user experience
• Real-world and longitudinal studies on user satisfaction and device acceptance
• Neural interfacing techniques for optimized control of prosthetic limbs
• User-centered design approaches in neuro-orthotic and prosthetic engineering

This collection seeks contributions from researchers, clinicians, and engineers pushing the boundaries of how we evaluate and improve neuro-prosthetic and orthotic devices in terms of both clinical efficacy and user-centered satisfaction. We look forward to your contributions to this pivotal discussion on neuro-prosthetic and orthotic innovation, where technical performance meets user-centered outcomes. Join us in shaping the future of neurorobotic solutions for enhanced mobility and improved quality of life.

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