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A 6-DOF rehabilitation machine for upper limbs including wrists using ER actuators

J. Furusho, Chengqiu Li, Yuki Yamaguchi, Sadao Kimura, Kenji Nakayama, Takaya Katuragi, Takamichi Oguri, Ushio Ryu, Satoru Suzuki, Akio Inoue

Year
2006
Citations
8

Abstract

New training methods and exercises for upper limbs rehabilitation are made possible by application of robotics and virtual reality technology. The technologies can make quantitative evaluations and enhance the qualitative effect of training. This paper deals with the development of a 6-DOF rehabilitation machine for upper limbs including wrists using ER actuators "robotherapist".

Keywords

RehabilitationActuatorRehabilitation roboticsVirtual realityRoboticsComputer sciencePhysical medicine and rehabilitationArtificial intelligenceRobotPhysical therapy

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