Journal of Human Augmentation, Exoskeletons and Prosthetic Interfaces

About Journal

Technological progress in assistive systems has redefined the boundaries of physical ability, autonomy, and human–machine interaction. The Journal of Human Augmentation, Exoskeletons and Prosthetic Interfaces has been established to serve as a scholarly platform for research that explores the design, development, clinical use, and theoretical dimensions of technologies that extend or restore human function. This journal supports interdisciplinary work at the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, rehabilitation science, materials science, robotics, and human physiology.

The journal focuses on systems and solutions that interact directly with the human body to enhance movement, support recovery, or compensate for physical impairments. It also includes research that examines user experience, interface technologies, and system integration. The scope covers a wide range of innovations including powered exoskeletons for mobility assistance, advanced prosthetic limbs with sensory feedback, neural or muscular interface systems, and wearable technologies that support rehabilitation or physical performance.

The Journal of Human Augmentation, Exoskeletons and Prosthetic Interfaces invites submissions from researchers, clinical practitioners, rehabilitation engineers, robotics specialists, designers, and multidisciplinary teams developing new tools or evaluating existing solutions in real-world environments. It encourages translational research that moves concepts from laboratory to clinical or home-based application.

Topics of interest include:

• Design and evaluation of powered exoskeletons for upper and lower limbs
• Control algorithms for adaptive prosthetic limbs
• Surface electromyography and neuromuscular interface systems
• Brain–computer interfaces for mobility or communication
• Prosthetic socket design and residual limb integration
• Sensory substitution and haptic feedback mechanisms
• Assistive robotics in rehabilitation settings
• Hybrid orthoses with wearable sensor integration
• Biomechanical assessment of gait, motion, and stability
• Materials innovation in lightweight and responsive interfaces
• Virtual and augmented reality in prosthetic training or calibration
• Personalised fit and user-centred design in wearable technologies
• Long-term durability, power efficiency, and usability assessments
• Regulatory pathways, accessibility, and adoption barriers
• Ethical implications of augmentation technologies in clinical and non-clinical contexts

The journal values research that addresses both technical and human considerations. Manuscripts should aim to describe not only mechanical performance or sensor fidelity, but also user feedback, comfort, adaptability, and safety. Submissions should include sufficient methodological detail to support reproducibility and evaluation by both engineering and clinical communities.

The Journal of Human Augmentation, Exoskeletons and Prosthetic Interfaces publishes original research articles, systematic or scoping reviews, case studies, technology validation reports, and theoretical or perspective pieces. Studies that report results from clinical trials, prototype testing, or long-term observational use are particularly welcomed.

Submissions are accepted across the following categories:

• Full-length research articles
• Technical reports and design papers
• Clinical evaluations of assistive devices
• Comparative studies of human–device interface models
• Case-based implementation reports from healthcare or rehabilitation centres
• Experimental testing of neural or muscular control systems
• User-centred studies focusing on adaptation and performance
• Interdisciplinary essays on ethics, equity, and policy in human augmentation

The journal supports a rigorous peer review process. All submissions are evaluated under a double-blind review model. Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise in biomedical engineering, prosthetics, rehabilitation science, robotics, clinical practice, or related fields. Reviewers assess originality, clarity, scientific merit, and relevance to the journal’s aims. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer and editorial feedback.

Manuscripts must be submitted in English and conform to the journal’s formatting requirements. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted work is original and that it has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

The journal supports research from academic institutions, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, private laboratories, startups, and government research agencies. It encourages global participation, including submissions from regions where assistive technologies are adapted for different health systems, economic settings, or cultural environments.

Ethical considerations are central to research involving assistive technology users. All studies that involve human participants must include a statement of ethics approval from an appropriate committee. Consent must be obtained from all participants, especially when involving clinical trials, prototype testing, or collection of personal performance data. Authors must ensure participant confidentiality and disclose any risks associated with device use.

The journal encourages transparency and openness. Authors may submit supplementary materials including device schematics, control code, sensor data sets, video demonstrations, or simulation protocols. These should be described clearly in the main manuscript and submitted as separate files. Open-source contributions or links to shared repositories are welcomed when appropriate.

All references cited in the text must be listed at the end of the manuscript. The journal accepts citations in APA style. Authors must ensure accuracy and consistency in referencing.

An Article Processing Charge will be levied upon acceptance of the manuscript. Authors will receive complete payment instructions once the final editorial decision has been made. All articles will be published under an open-access model, allowing unrestricted access to the full content worldwide.

The Journal of Human Augmentation, Exoskeletons and Prosthetic Interfaces seeks to support the evolution of assistive and augmentation technologies by fostering dialogue between engineers, clinicians, scientists, and end users. By publishing research that connects mechanical design with real human needs, and that considers long-term usability as well as technical innovation, the journal contributes to an inclusive and evolving understanding of how humans and machines can work together in support of mobility, independence, and enhanced physical function.