Human--machine load sharing in rehabilitation robotics.
A force-assist mechanism has been developed to mount on the Chameleon - a wheelchair mounted rehabilitation robot. The device will amplify the forces applied by the user, making it possible to lift a large weight with a small force. This paper describes the test-bed development; instrumentation of the Chameleon with power assistance; and preliminary results on system efficacy.
Rahman
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Extended Manipulation Laboratory, duPont Hospital for Children/University of Delaware, Wilmington 19899, USA. rahman@asel.udel.edu
McClenathan
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D017770:Lifting; D008328:Man-Machine Systems; D011434:Proprioception; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014910:Wheelchairs