Title :
Structural synthesis of the upper limb modular wearable exercisers
Author :
Noveanu, Simona ; Chetran, Beniamin ; Tatar, Olimpiu ; Raducanu, Gelu ; Mandru, Dan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mechatron. & Machine Dynamics, Tehnical Univ. of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Abstract :
A new and high-efficient rehabilitation technology is now available through robotics, especially wearable exoskeletons robotic systems. After an analysis of representative rehabilitation exercisers, the upper limb structure is presented as well as its models. Based on anatomical and biomechanical considerations, the structural synthesis of the mechanisms for upper limb wearable exercisers is given and initial design of a family of such exercisers is emphasized. For active motions with controlled resistive torque, a brake based on electrorheological fluid is described.
Keywords :
brakes; electrorheology; medical robotics; patient rehabilitation; torque control; wearable computers; brake; electrorheological fluid; rehabilitation technology; representative rehabilitation exerciser analysis; resistive torque control; structural synthesis; upper limb modular wearable exerciser; upper limb structure; wearable exoskeleton robotic system; Elbow; Exoskeletons; Fluids; Joints; Robots; Torque; Wrist; electrorheologic; electrorheological fluid brake; exerciser; exoskeleton; rehabilitation;
Conference_Titel :
System Theory, Control and Computing (ICSTCC), 2013 17th International Conference
Conference_Location :
Sinaia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2227-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICSTCC.2013.6689041
