2A2-33 Consideration of Torque Model for Knee Joint of Leg Robot for Training of Physical Therapist Students

Abstract

Repeated training of manual contact with joint which has problems is meaningful for students becoming physical therapist (PT). However, they have less opportunities of such training. First, a prototype of training leg robot that can simulate knee joint movement was developed. This leg robot has the potential as a new teaching material for PT students. Second, to make some model of human knee joint torque, authors measured human knee joint torque, assumed simple model of joint torque and carried out fitting.