Modeling of muscle forces around the elbow in the RITS

Muscle forces modeling and computation around the elbow are focused on in this paper when the elbow flexing and extending in the sagittal plane. The paper introduces a Rehabilitation Intelligent Training System (RITS) for restoration of motor function. The system has advantages of small size, less weight and interaction during the rehabilitation process. Furthermore, this system mainly consists of a force feedback device called PHANTOM Premium 1.5, ULERD, EEG (Electroencephalogram) based Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). The impaired hand wears the ULERD, so the therapist can control and move the injured hand by PHANTOM Premium in tele-operation. If the force feedback from PHAMTOM Premium is similar to the force generated by the muscle force of upper limb, the effect of upper limb rehabilitation to restore elbow motion may be suitable and satisfactory. This paper aims to computing the natural muscle forces and realizing the force which is generated by PHAMTOM and close to the computed one. Experiment has been performed to prove that the method is feasible in such robots. The development of this method can be a promising approach for further research in more effective rehabilitation to the elbow joint.