Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
Jul 1, 2017
Snake robots can be used to assist experts during surgical operations on internal organs via natural orifices. However, real-time control of such robot in Mater Slave (MS) teleoperation is a major challenge. Inverse kinematics solution of snake robot...
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
Jul 1, 2017
This paper presents a 3-DOF compact rehabilitation robot, involving mechanical structure design, control system design and gravity compensation analysis. The robot can simultaneously provide assistance for pronation/supination(P/S), flexion/extension...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Hybrid rehabilitation robotics combine neuro-prosthetic devices (close-loop functional electrical stimulation systems) and traditional robotic structures and actuators to explore better therapies and promote a more efficient motor function recovery o...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
In this paper, a 5 DOF trans-humeral robotic prosthesis: MoBio is proposed. MoBio includes 2 DOF at wrist which is rare in other trans-humeral prostheses. Through anthropometric features MoBio prosthetic arm can achieve elbow flexion/extension, forea...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Many common activities of daily living like open a door or fill a glass of water, which most of us take for granted, could be an insuperable problem for people who have limited mobility or impairments. For years the unique alternative to overcame thi...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
This paper presents the design and characterization of a power-asymmetric actuator for a transtibial prosthesis. The device is designed to provide the combination of: 1) joint locking, 2) high power dissipation, and 3) low power generation. This actu...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
The mechanical advantages of bio-inspired condylar robotic knee joints for use in prosthetics or rehabilitation has been argued extensively in literature. A common limitation of these designs is the difficulty of estimating joint angle and therefore ...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
We present the design of low-cost fabric-based Hat pneumatic actuators for soft assistive glove application. The soft assistive glove is designed to assist hand impaired patients in performing activities of daily living and rehabilitation. The actuat...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Prosthetic arms should restore and extend the capabilities of someone with an amputation. They should move naturally and be able to perform elegant, coordinated movements that approximate those of a biological arm. Despite these objectives, the contr...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Prosthetic devices have advanced in their capabilities and in the number and type of sensors included in their design. As the space of sensorimotor data available to a conventional or machine learning prosthetic control system increases in dimensiona...