• DocumentCode
    486731
  • Title

    Development of Digital Control for Machines Designed to Evaluate/Rehabilitate Muscular Deficits

  • Author

    Brickley, James J., Jr. ; Genova, Perry A. ; Heileman, Gregory L. ; Charlton, John D.

  • Author_Institution
    Isotechnologies, Inc., Carrboro, North Carolina and Biomedical Engineering, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • fYear
    1986
  • fDate
    18-20 June 1986
  • Firstpage
    1465
  • Lastpage
    1469
  • Abstract
    Development of digital feedback control is addressed for a series of machines, manufactured by Isotechnologies, Inc. for use by therapists in evaluating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal problems and injuries. These machines, called Isostations, allow movement in three dimensions against graded, controllable resistance generated by forcing fluid through hydraulic servo valves. Design considerations are presented, problem areas are identified, and preliminary valve control simulations are discussed.
  • Keywords
    Communication system control; Digital control; Feedback control; Humans; Immune system; Manufacturing; Protocols; Servomechanisms; Servomotors; Valves;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    American Control Conference, 1986
  • Conference_Location
    Seattle, WA, USA
  • Type

    conf

  • Filename
    4789157