Wearable power assist device for hand grasping using pneumatic artificial rubber muscle

The purpose of this study is to develop a wearable power assist device for hand grasping in order to support activity of daily living (ADL) safely and easily. In this paper, the mechanism of the developed power assist device is described, and then the effectiveness of this device is discussed experi...

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Published inRO-MAN 2004. 13th IEEE International Workshop on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (IEEE Catalog No.04TH8759) pp. 655 - 660
Main Authors Sasaki, D., Noritsugu, T., Takaiwa, M., Yamamoto, H.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Piscataway NJ IEEE 01.01.2004
Subjects
Applied sciences
Bellows
Computer science; control theory; systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Control theory. Systems
Drives
Exact sciences and technology
Fingers
Force sensors
Grasping
Humans
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Muscles
Optical fiber devices
Robotics
Rubber
Senior citizens
Software
Speed variators, torque converters. Hydraulic drives and controls, pneumatic drives and controls, fluids and components, hydraulic motors, pneumatic motors
Thumb
Artificial muscle
Gripping
Man machine system
User interface
Pneumatic control
Power device
Rubber
Hand
Robotics
Interactive system
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to develop a wearable power assist device for hand grasping in order to support activity of daily living (ADL) safely and easily. In this paper, the mechanism of the developed power assist device is described, and then the effectiveness of this device is discussed experimentally.
ISBN:0780385705
9780780385702
DOI:10.1109/ROMAN.2004.1374840