Robotic Stretcher for SMA Patient: Preliminary Tests on Controllability and Safety

Sakaki, Taisuke; Iribe, Takayuki; Kurogi, Ryuta; Koga, Takaki; Ushijima, Kazuo; Sakuragi, Mihoko; Miyanaga, Keiichi

doi:10.3182/20110828-6-it-1002.00149

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“…The training robot for the basic walking pattern (apparatus, upper figure and structure of sliding mechanism, lower figure) Over the last decade, a variety of rehabilitation robots and physically assisting robots have been developed [1]- [4]. In particular, applying the BCI (brain computer interface technology), neuro-rehabilitation techniques and wearable robot technologies, and neuro-rehabilitation robotics have recently been actively studied [5].…”

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Rehabilitation Robot in Primary Walking Pattern Training for SCI Patient

Sakaki

Shimokawa

Ushimi

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Biosystems &Amp; Biorobotics

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Abstract. Recently, attention has been focused on incomplete-type spinal cord injury to the central spine caused by pressure on parts of the white matter conducting pathway such as the pyramidal tract. In this paper, we focus on a training robot designed to assist with primary walking pattern training. The target patient of this training robot is one who is relearning the basic functions of the usual walking pattern, especially for patients with the incomplete type SCI to the central spine, who are capable of standing by themselves but are not capable of performing walking motions. From the perspective of human engineering, we monitored the operator's actions to the robot and investigated the movement of joints of the lower extremities, the circumference of the lower extremities and the exercise intensity with the machine. The concept of the device is to provide mild training without any sudden changes in heart rate or blood pressure, which will be particularly useful for the elderly and disabled.

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Rehabilitation Robot in Primary Walking Pattern Training for SCI Patient

Sakaki

Shimokawa

Ushimi

et al. 2014

Biosystems &Amp; Biorobotics

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“…Over the last decade, a variety of rehabilitation robots and robotic assist devices for physical therapy have been developed [1]- [4]. In particular, BCI (brain computer interface technology), neuro-rehabilitation techniques, wearable robot technologies, and neuro-rehabilitation robotics have been actively studied [5].…”

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Rehabilitation Robot in Primary Walking Pattern Training for SCI Patient at Home

Sakaki

Shimokawa

Ushimi

et al. 2016

Biosystems &Amp; Biorobotics

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Abstract-Recently attention has been focused on incompletespinal cord injuries (SCI) to the central spine caused by pressure on parts of the white matter conduction pathway, such as the pyramidal tract. In this paper, we focus on a training robot designed to assist with primary walking-pattern training. The target patient for this training robot is relearning the basic functions of the usual walking pattern; it is meant especially for those with incomplete-type SCI to the central spine, who are capable of standing by themselves but not of performing walking motions. From the perspective of human engineering, we monitored the operator's actions to the robot and investigated the movement of joints of the lower extremities, the circumference of the lower extremities, and exercise intensity with the machine. The concept of the device was to provide mild training without any sudden changes in heart rate or blood pressure, which will be particularly useful for the elderly and disabled. The mechanism of the robot is modified to be simple and lightweight with the expectation that it will be used at home.

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