Rehabilitation of the Human Bone-Muscle System / Adrian Olaru.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Olaru, Adrian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musculoskeletal system.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2022.

Summary:

Mechatronic systems, especially exoskeletons, are a potential solution for physical rehabilitation in people with neurological problems or physical disabilities. This book discusses the relationship between bio-signals (EMG) and kinematic parameters (articular angles) in developing an assistance exoskeleton. A variety of constitutive materials and design principles are described and discussed, as are strategies for designing vacuum-powered actuators. The book also examines the main materials and fabrication processes used for developing exoskeletons and highlights the most promising approaches.

Contents:

1. Introductory Chapter: Introduction to Rehabilitation

2. Characterization and Integration of Muscle Signals for the Control of an Exoskeleton of the Lower Limbs during Locomotor Activities

3. Design and Control of the McKibben Artificial Muscles Actuated Humanoid Manipulator

4. Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-Based Exoskeletons for Upper Limb Rehabilitation

5. A Review on Vacuum-Powered Fluidic Actuators in Soft Robotics

6. A Systematic Study on TRIZ to Prepare the Innovation of 3DPVS.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (IntechOpen, viewed March 27, 2023).

ISBN:

1-80355-166-6