Man-machine interaction-based motion control of a robotic walker.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aging population brings the problem of healthcare and dyskinesia. The lack of mobility extremely affects stroke patient's activities of daily living (ADL) and decreases their quality of life. To assist these mobility-limited people, a robotic walker is designed to facilitate gait rehabilitation training.

Authors

  • Chengjie Zhang
    Department of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
  • Shuai Guo
    School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
  • Fengfeng Jeff Xi
    Department of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.