Design of a spring-assisted exoskeleton module for wrist and hand rehabilitation.
Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
; 2016: 594-597, 2016 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
This paper reports on the development of a low-profile exoskeleton module to enable training of the fingers and thumb in grasp and release tasks. The design has been made as an add-on module for use with the ArmAssist arm rehabilitation system (Tecnalia, Spain). Variable-position springs and adjustable link lengths provide adaptability to fit a variety of users. Additive manufacturing has been utilized for the majority of components allowing easy modifications. A few structural components were machined from aluminum or steel to produce a functional prototype with sufficient strength for direct evaluation. The design includes independent and adjustable assistance in finger and thumb extension using various width elastic bands, and measurement of user grasp/release forces in finger flexion/extension, thumb flexion/extension, and thumb adduction/abduction using low-profile force sensitive resistors.
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Punho
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Exoesqueleto Energizado
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Mãos
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Ano de publicação:
2016
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