Mechatronic applications in pediatric therapy devices

Author

Kuren, Michael Bailey-Van ; Scarborough, Donna

Author_Institution

Dept. Manufacturing & Mech. Eng., Miami Univ., Oxford, OH

fYear

2005

fDate

24-28 July 2005

Firstpage

570

Lastpage

575

Abstract

Mechatronic devices can provide solutions in pediatric physical and occupational therapy that improve the level of care, improve patient comfort, and explore new therapy methods. A family of mechatronic devices based on thin film sensors is discussed. Thin film force sensitive resistors (FSR) provide a low cost component for force based inputs. Pediatric applications in manual muscle testing, walking therapy, and feeding therapy are presented. Design considerations characterizing the needs of each pediatric device are summarized. System components including the actuators, sensors and controllers are presented

Keywords

biomedical equipment; force sensors; mechatronics; paediatrics; patient treatment; actuators; controllers; feeding therapy; manual muscle testing; mechatronic devices; occupational therapy; pediatric therapy devices; thin film force sensitive resistors; thin film sensors; walking therapy; Costs; Force sensors; Legged locomotion; Mechatronics; Medical treatment; Muscles; Resistors; Testing; Thin film sensors; Transistors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics. Proceedings, 2005 IEEE/ASME International Conference on

Conference_Location

Monterey, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-9047-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AIM.2005.1511043

Filename

1511043