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ArticleTechnology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine2021

Preliminary development and technical evaluation of a belt-actuated robotic rehabilitation platform.

Juan Fang, Andres Schuwey, Niklaus Stocker, Brian Pedrini, Antonio Sampaio, Kenneth J Hunt

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Juan FangInstitute for Rehabilitation and Performance Technology IRPT, Division of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Engineering and Information Technology, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf, Switzerland.
Andres SchuweyInstitute for Rehabilitation and Performance Technology IRPT, Division of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Engineering and Information Technology, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf, Switzerland.
Niklaus StockerLiberty MedTech Sagl, C/O OpenLab Group SA, Ticino, Switzerland.
Brian PedriniLiberty MedTech Sagl, C/O OpenLab Group SA, Ticino, Switzerland.
Antonio SampaioLiberty MedTech Sagl, C/O OpenLab Group SA, Ticino, Switzerland.
Kenneth J HuntInstitute for Rehabilitation and Performance Technology IRPT, Division of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Engineering and Information Technology, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf, Switzerland.

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Abstract

backgroundTo provide effective rehabilitation in the early post-injury stage, a novel robotic rehabilitation platform is proposed, which provides full-body arm-leg rehabilitation via belt actuation to severely disabled patients who are restricted to bed rest.

objectiveTo design and technically evaluate the preliminary development of the rehabilitation platform, with focus on the generation of various leg movements.

methodsTwo computer models were developed by importing the components from SolidWorks into Simscape Multibody in MATLAB. This allowed simulation of various stepping movements in supine-lying and side-lying positions. Two belt-actuated test rigs were manufactured and automatic control programs were developed in TIA Portal. Finally, the functionality of the test rigs was technically evaluated.

resultsComputer simulation yielded target positions for the generation of various stepping movements in the experimental platforms. The control system enabled the two-drive test rig to provide three modes of stepping in a supine position. In addition, the four-drive test rig produced walking-like stepping in a side-lying position.

conclusionsThis work confirmed the feasibility of the mechanical development and control system of the test rigs, which are deemed applicable for further development of the overall novel robotic rehabilitation platform.

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RoboticsRobotic Surgical ProceduresComputer SimulationHumansMovementWalkingarm-leg movementBelt actuationside-lying steppingsupine-lying steppingwhole body rehabilitation

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PMID32741796
PMCPMC8203225

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