System study of pneumatic exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator

• Published in: Journal of engineering (Stevenage, England) Vol. 2019; no. 13; pp. 181 - 185
• Main Authors: Ma, Xudong, Yuan, Ruibo, Fang, Sizhong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Institution of Engineering and Technology 01.01.2019; Wiley
• Subjects: 19th International Conference of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Control Engineering; assembly drawing; controlled pneumatic system; electromagnetic reversing valve; handicapped aids; manipulators; medical robotics; microcontrollers; mini pneumatic cylinder; movement simulation; patient rehabilitation; pistons; pneumatic actuators; pneumatic exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator system; pneumatic systems; position control; STM32F429 microcontroller; STM32F429 microcontroller; system study; valves; handicapped aids; pneumatic systems; pneumatic actuators; manipulators; medical robotics; valves; controlled pneumatic system; pistons; movement simulation; pneumatic exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator system; patient rehabilitation; system study; electromagnetic reversing valve; STM32F429 microcontroller; mini pneumatic cylinder; position control; assembly drawing; microcontrollers
• ISSN: 2051-3305; 2051-3305
• DOI: 10.1049/joe.2018.9005

In this study, biological characteristic of manpower is analysed and then the structural of exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator is designed base on the thought of modular. First, the overall assembly drawing is drawn by SolidWorks. Second, the controlled pneumatic system is designed. The mainly contents are selecting mini pneumatic cylinder as a driver and controlling electromagnetic reversing valve which can lead to the piston movement of cylinder by STM32F429 microcontroller. At last, the movement simulation of exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator is done and analysed by ADAMS, and then the experimental research of the same move pattern with simulation is carried out. It is proved that the pneumatic exoskeleton rehabilitation manipulator system has certain reliability and feasibility. Furthermore, it has the ability to meet the rehabilitation needs of patients with finger movement disorders.