Computer controlled training system for standing up motion

Abstract

An advanced training machine is proposed for elderly people to maintain their lower limb strength. The training machine allows users to have a safe and effective training through exercise during standing up motion. The standing up ability by using own legs is the most important for elderly people to keep the level of their quality of life because they would be confined to bed if they lose the standing up ability. The training machine automatically adjusts loading level based on user's muscle activity to provide effective and safe training. The detail of control system, mechanical design and sensing device to monitor user's muscle activity is described. Several experiments have been conducted to evaluate the proposed training system.

Wearable Physical Activity Tracking Systems for Older Adults—A Systematic Review

“…Some of the authors use the term supporting to describe the purpose of the system (9 of 204 papers, 4.4 %), e.g., a golf simulation game for physical activity among arthritis patients [231]. Six of 204 papers (2.9 %) discuss a system that assists older adults, e.g., to stand up from a sitting position [196] or to train their muscles [294].…”

“…8) or a smartphone (52 of 204 papers, 25.5 %). A different way to share results is through actuators, e.g., to assist older adults with decreased muscle strength in standing up from a seated position [196]. Other systems use a VR headset (6 of 204 papers, 2.9 %) to augment the experience of older adults while engaging in physical activity (e.g., [99]).…”