Mobility assistive devices and self-transfer robotic systems for elderly, a review

Krishnan, R. Hari; Pugazhenthi, S.

doi:10.1007/s11370-013-0142-6

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“…Much of the research activity in the area of wearable/portable obstacle detection has been done in the context of assistive technology for the VIB community [9,10] and disabled people [14], drones [11,12] and robotics [13]. However, no solution offers the various conditions functionality with the size, weight and power consumption consistent with a portable/wearable device.…”

Section: A Range Sensing In Various Conditionsmentioning

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INSPEX: Design and integration of a portable/wearable smart spatial exploration system

Lesecq

Foucault

Birot³

et al. 2017

Design, Automation &Amp; Test in Europe Conference &Amp; Exhibition (DATE), 2017

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Abstract-The INSPEX H2020 project main objective is to integrate automotive-equivalent spatial exploration and obstacle detection functionalities into a portable/wearable multi-sensor, miniaturised, low power device. The INSPEX system will detect and localise in real-time static and mobile obstacles under various environmental conditions in 3D. Potential applications range from safer human navigation in reduced visibility, small robot/drone obstacle avoidance systems to navigation for the visually/mobility impaired, this latter being the primary use-case considered in the project.

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Section: A Range Sensing In Various Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

INSPEX: Design and integration of a portable/wearable smart spatial exploration system

Lesecq

Foucault

Birot³

et al. 2017

Design, Automation &Amp; Test in Europe Conference &Amp; Exhibition (DATE), 2017

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“…Various types of transfer-aid equipment have been developed (Nelson et al, 2003c;Krishnan and Pugazhenthi, 2014), and their appropriate use markedly reduces the injury risk (Zhuang et al, 2000; Nelson et al, 2003b;Baptiste et al, 2006;Schoenfisch et al, 2013;Andersen et al, 2014). The most popular type of transfer-aid device is a mechanical lift, which lifts the patient upward from the bed.…”

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“…Back injuries caused by personal care or nursing are considered to be a particularly serious problem (Buckle, 1987) and are observed to be closely related to lifting the patients (Bell et al, 1979;Stobbe et al, 1988;Hoogendoorn et al, 1999;Retsas and Pinikahana, 2000). However, back injuries can be effectively prevented by the usage of transfer-aid equipment (Corlett and Corlett, 1992).Various types of transfer-aid equipment have been developed (Nelson et al, 2003c;Krishnan and Pugazhenthi, 2014), and their appropriate use markedly reduces the injury risk (Zhuang et al, 2000; Nelson et al, 2003b;Baptiste et al, 2006;Schoenfisch et al, 2013;Andersen et al, 2014). The most popular type of transfer-aid device is a mechanical lift, which lifts the patient upward from the bed.…”

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Study of design factors for transfer-aid equipment based on caregivers’ feelings

Shirafuji

Ogata

Huang

et al. 2018

JAMDSM

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To avoid back injuries, caregivers are advised to use transfer-aid equipment while transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Although the usage of such equipment has been recommended for several decades, it remains unpopular in several countries, including Japan. The current study investigates the feelings of caregivers regarding the usage of transfer-aid equipment, the cause of their feelings, and the measures that can be considered in order to increase the acceptance of transfer-aid equipment by the extensive caregiver community. The relations among the movements of users (caregivers and patients) and impressions of the caregivers regarding the equipment, while monitoring the usage of the equipment, were analyzed using Kansei engineering. The relations revealed six distinct feelings that are related to users' movements while using the equipment. IntroductionNumerous wheelchair users have found it difficult to move from a bed to a wheelchair without any assistance. However, while moving a patient from bed to wheelchair, caregivers or nurses are required to carry a heavy physical burden by themselves (Nelson et al., 2003a). Back injuries caused by personal care or nursing are considered to be a particularly serious problem (Buckle, 1987) and are observed to be closely related to lifting the patients (Bell et al., 1979;Stobbe et al., 1988;Hoogendoorn et al., 1999;Retsas and Pinikahana, 2000). However, back injuries can be effectively prevented by the usage of transfer-aid equipment (Corlett and Corlett, 1992).Various types of transfer-aid equipment have been developed (Nelson et al., 2003c;Krishnan and Pugazhenthi, 2014), and their appropriate use markedly reduces the injury risk (Zhuang et al., 2000; Nelson et al., 2003b;Baptiste et al., 2006;Schoenfisch et al., 2013;Andersen et al., 2014). The most popular type of transfer-aid device is a mechanical lift, which lifts the patient upward from the bed. Further, we observe that the mechanical lift can reduce the rate of musculoskeletal Shouhei SHIRAFUJI*, Taiki OGATA*, Zhifeng HUANG**, Naotaka MATSUI***, Takeji UEDA****, Jukai MAEDA*****, Yasuko KITAJIMA*****, Masako KANAI-PAK******, Yasushi UMEDA***, Hideyoshi YANAGISAWA******* and Jun OTA* Shirafuji, Ogata, Huang, Matsui, Ueda, Maeda, Kitajima, Kanai-Pak, Umeda,Yanagisawa and Ota, Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing, Vol.12, No.1 (2018) injuries (Analee Yassi and Tait, 2002;Trinkoff et al., 2003;Collins et al., 2004). In some countries, the replacement of manual transference using transfer-aid equipment is encouraged by the government or nursing federation of the country. The emplaced policies are often called the No Lift Policy or Minimum Lift Policy. For example, the Australian Nursing Federation has adopted a No Lift Policy since 1998, which has significantly reduced the proportion of nurses reporting the occurrence of back injuries (Engkvist, 2006;Martin et al., 2009). However, in other countries (including Japan), the penetration rates of transfer-aid equipme...

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“…Some commercial solutions were developed and commercialized (Hari Krishnan and Pugazhenthi, 2014). Most of these devices act like end-effector robot, i.e., they provide assistive forces only at one body segment, while the trunk is either rigidly supported by a back support of a seat or through use of the arms.…”

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Performance Evaluation of an Assisting Device for Training "Normal-Like" Sit To Stand Movement

Rea¹,

Ottaviano²,

Castelli³

2017

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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This paper presents a performance evaluation and results on the modelling and simulation of an assisting device to be used as aiding or guiding system for people with reduced mobility. There is a high level of motivation for elderly to perform independently basic Activities of Daily Life (ADL). Therefore, it is of great interest to design and implement reliable assisting devices that are able to help end-users mobility. Sit-To-Stand represent one of the most common ADL and a number of different devices have been proposed to reproduce a "normallike" movement. In general, a robot for a medical application should be able to interact with a patient in safe conditions, i.e., it must not damage people or surroundings; it must be designed to guarantee high accuracy and low accelerations during the operation. In addition, it should not be too bulky to interact closely with people. It can be advisable to have an easy-in-use and low-cost system, which can be used also in a domestic environment. In this study, a performance evaluation of a Sit-To-Stand assisting device is analyzed in terms of main characteristics, such as kinematic features and actuation requirements. Experimental tests were used to analyze a "normal-like" Sit-To-Stand movement and simulation results have been reported by considering a model of the human body interacting with the proposed assisting device.

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Mobility assistive devices and self-transfer robotic systems for elderly, a review

Cited by 71 publications

References 34 publications

INSPEX: Design and integration of a portable/wearable smart spatial exploration system

INSPEX: Design and integration of a portable/wearable smart spatial exploration system

Study of design factors for transfer-aid equipment based on caregivers’ feelings

Performance Evaluation of an Assisting Device for Training "Normal-Like" Sit To Stand Movement

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