A mechatronic device for the rehabilitation of ankle motor function.
This paper presents the main results from a research aiming at the design of an electromechanical actuator for use in the rehabilitation of ankle motor function in patients suffering due to neurological diseases. Motivations for the research project are discussed within the framework of the application of mechatronic concepts for rehabilitation practice. The entire design process is then described, from the definition of project targets through the mechanical concept and control design steps until design validation by means of numerical simulations and tests on a prototype.
Bucca
Giuseppe
G
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 1, Milano 20156, Italy. giuseppe.bucca@polimi.it
Bezzolato
Alberto
A
Bruni
Stefano
S
Molteni
Franco
F
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004581:Electronics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015915:Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods