DocumentCode
2238063
Title
Realization of all motion for the upper limb by a muscle suit
Author
Kobayashi, H. ; Ishida, Y. ; Suzuki, H.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Sci. Univ. of Tokyo, Japan
fYear
2004
fDate
20-22 Sept. 2004
Firstpage
631
Lastpage
636
Abstract
A "muscle suit" that provides muscular support for the paralyzed or those otherwise unable to move unaided is being developed as a wearable robot. The lack of a metal frame and use of McKibben artificial muscle allow the muscle suit to be lightweight, making it realistic to use in daily life. To overcome the basic concept of the muscle suit, the new structure with the mechanical joints and plastic frame is applied. Although, human\´s range of motion was not fulfilled by the new structure muscle suit, all seven upper limb motions were realized and range of motion might be enough for daily use.
Keywords
artificial organs; handicapped aids; medical robotics; muscle; McKibben artificial muscle; mechanical joints; muscle suit; plastic frame; upper limb motion realization; wearable robot; Actuators; Clothing; Humans; Mechanical engineering; Muscles; Personnel; Plastics; Prototypes; Service robots; System testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Robot and Human Interactive Communication, 2004. ROMAN 2004. 13th IEEE International Workshop on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-8570-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ROMAN.2004.1374835
Filename
1374835
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