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Design and analysis of a parallel haptic orthosis for upper limb rehabilitation

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Humanitarian-Robotics-HCI

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Technology

Source : International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 5, pp. 444-451, 2013

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Campus : Amritapuri

School : Center for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, Department of Social Work

Center : Ammachi labs, Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality

Department : Social Work

Verified : Yes

Year : 2013

Abstract : The general design motivation for orthoses acting in parallel with a human limb is to improve human locomotion capability, develop joint strength, and increase endurance through physical rehabilitation exercises for the human limbs. The development of such rehabilitation devices improves the quality and frequency of physical rehabilitation exercises that a patient has to undergo during treatment. This paper describes the design of a grounded hand and arm rehabilitation orthosis. The orthosis provides bi-directional haptic feedback to the arm and joints of the fingers and the novel dynamic counterweight balancing mechanism prevents the effects of loading on the user's arm.

Cite this Research Publication : Ra Sooraj, Akshay, Na, Jeevan, T. Gb, and Rao R. Bhavani, “Design and analysis of a parallel haptic orthosis for upper limb rehabilitation”, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 5, pp. 444-451, 2013

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