Development of a single actuator exoskeleton for wrist and forearm rehabilitation

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2021 Nov:2021:6247-6250. doi: 10.1109/EMBC46164.2021.9630636.

Abstract

Recent estimations state that the absolute number of strokes will increase in the future. For this reason, novel rehabilitation therapies, such as robot-assisted therapy, are essential to speed up patient recovery. This paper describes the design, development, and control aspects of a light-exoskeleton addressing forearm and wrist motions using one actuator. Besides, usability pilot study results are presented.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Exoskeleton Device*
  • Forearm
  • Humans
  • Pilot Projects
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*
  • Wrist