Development of a reconfigurable wrist rehabilitation device with an adaptive forearm holder

  • Dong Xu
  • , Mingming Zhang
  • , Ya Sun
  • , Xu Zhang
  • , Han Xu
  • , Yibin Li
  • , Xiaolong Li
  • , Sheng Q. Xie

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Abstract

This paper presents the development of a new and reconfigurable wrist rehabilitation device(WReD). This device can be reconfigured for various hand orientation trainings, including wrist flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation, and a combined motion of them. The WReD employs a motor for actuation of a single degree of freedom (DOFs). Its sensing components consist of an angle sensor and a torque sensor. An adaptive forearm holder is also proposed to compensate potential misalignment between the human wrist and the rotation axis of the device. Preliminary tests were conducted with healthy subjects to evaluate the WReD design and potential as a clinical tool for wrist rehabilitation. Quantitative and qualitative results were obtained from each participant. Results show that the WReD is able to deliver therapy training of wrist flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation, or a combined motion of them, with positive feedback from all participants. This demonstrates the great potential of the WReD for wrist rehabilitation in multiple orientations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIM 2018 - IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages454-459
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781538618547
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM 2018 - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 9 Jul 201812 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM
Volume2018-July

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM 2018
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period9/07/1812/07/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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