Human-inspired robotic exoskeleton (HuREx) for lower limb rehabilitation

  • Andrew McDaid
  • , Kazuto Kora
  • , Sheng Xie
  • , Johannes Lutz
  • , Mark Battley

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Abstract

A robot exoskeleton which is inspired by the human musculoskeletal system has been developed for lower limb rehabilitation. The device was manufactured using a novel technique employing 3D printing and fiber reinforcement to make one-of-a-kind form fitting human-robot connections. Actuation of the exoskeleton is achieved using PMAs (pneumatic air muscles) and cable actuation to give the system inherent compliance while maintaining a very low mass. The entire system was modeled including a new hybrid model for PMAs. Simulation and experimental results for a force and impedance based trajectory tracking controller demonstrate the feasibility for using the HuREx system for gait and rehabilitation training.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2013
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages19-24
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781467355582
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 10th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2013 - Takamastu, Japan
Duration: 4 Aug 20137 Aug 2013

Publication series

Name2013 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2013

Conference

Conference2013 10th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2013
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTakamastu
Period4/08/137/08/13

Keywords

  • Control
  • Exoskeleton
  • Human-inspired
  • Modeling
  • Rehabilitation

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