MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING OF A HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE

Authors

  • Mohd Nor Azmi Ab. Patar College of Systems Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
  • Takashi Komeda College of Systems Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
  • Low Cheng Yee Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Jamaluddin Mahmud Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v76.5496

Keywords:

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM), active robotic exoskeleton, spasticity, hand function

Abstract

We have developed a robotic exoskeleton to restore and rehab hand and finger function. The robotic exoskeleton is a hybrid actuated mechanism rehabilitation system, in which each finger is attached to an instrumented lead screw mechanism allowing force and position control according to the normal human setting. The robotic device, whose implemented is based on biomechanics measurements, able to assist the subject in flexion and extension motion. It also compatible with various shapes and sizes of human‘s finger. Main features of the interface include an integration of DC servo motor and lead screw mechanism which allows independent motion of the five fingers with small actuators. The device is easily transportable, user safety precaution, and offer multiple mode of training potentials. This paper presents the measurements implemented in the system to determine the requirements for finger and hand rehabilitation device, the design and characteristic of the whole system. 

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Published

2015-09-13

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 4: Systems Engineering for Advanced Mechatronics

Section

Science and Engineering

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MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING OF A HAND REHABILITATION DEVICE. (2015). Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering), 76(4). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v76.5496