AIMC Topic: Robotics

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A Model Inversion Procedure for Control of Nonlinear Series Elastic Actuators.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
This paper presents a model inversion procedure for a viscoelastic compliant element contained within a rotary series elastic actuator (SEA). Model inversion plays an important role in enabling accurate model-based control of physical human-robot int...

Design and Characterization of a Robotic Device for the Assessment of Hand Proprioceptive, Motor, and Sensorimotor Impairments.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Hand function is often impaired after neurological injuries such as stroke. In order to design patient-specific rehabilitation, it is essential to quantitatively assess those deficits. Current clinical scores cannot provide the required level of deta...

A Robotic Platform for 3D Forelimb Rehabilitation with Rats.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
In an attempt to promote greater functional recovery after spinal cord injury, researchers have begun exploring combinatorial treatments, such as robotic rehabilitation combined with stem cell transplantation. Since these treatment methods are in the...

Design and Development of a Novel Core, Balance and Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot: hunova®.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
This article describes the motivation behind and the technical aspects at the basis of the development of the innovative rehabilitation robot hunova®. The paper describes in detail the hardware and software design of the system and summarizes the cli...

Bio-inspired design and validation of the Efficient Lockable Spring Ankle (ELSA) prosthesis.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Over the last decade, active lower-limb prostheses demonstrated their ability to restore a physiological gait for transfemoral amputees by supplying the required positive energy balance during daily life locomotion activities. However, the added-valu...

Texture Discrimination using a Soft Biomimetic Finger for Prosthetic Applications.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Soft robotic fingers have shown great potential for use in prostheses due to their inherent compliant, light, and dexterous nature. Recent advancements in sensor technology for soft robotic systems showcase their ability to perceive and respond to st...

Design of an Active Cooling System for Thermally Activated Soft Actuators.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
A new type of actuator made from twisting a silver-plated nylon thread presents new possibilities for the way wearable mechatronic rehabilitation devices are designed. The twisted coiled actuator (TCA) has been previously shown to provide a power den...

A Model-Based Method for Minimizing Reflected Motor Inertia in Off-board Actuation Systems: Applications in Exoskeleton Design.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
The research and development of wearable robotic devices has been accelerated by off-board control and actuation systems. While off-board robotic actuation systems provide many benefits, the impedance at the robotic joint is often high. High joint im...

Soft Robotic Bilateral Hand Rehabilitation System for Fine Motor Learning.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
This paper presents the development of a pneumatically actuated soft robotic based bilateral therapy system for hand rehabilitation in post-stroke patients. The goal is to use a healthy hand to guide the motion of the paretic hand using a sensorized ...

Design, Modelling, and Experimental Evaluation of a Compact Elastic Actuator for a Gait Assisting Exoskeleton.

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
This paper presents a Transmissive Force Sensing Elastic Actuator (TFSEA) for exoskeleton applications. Exoskeletons can serve as orthotic or rehabilitative devices enabling people with paraplegia to walk. Several exoskeletons have been commercialize...