Development of compact rehabilitation robot for a wrist using biological signal

Abstract

The authors developed the rehabilitation robot which detects and analyzes the intention that man tries to move a wrist with biological signal, such as muscle potential, and makes a wrist exercise as one's intention. It consists of a grip for wrists, an actuator, a biological signal primary means, biological signal processing part, and a rehabilitation controller. It's easy to carry because size is compact, rehabilitation can be performed in the small space at the hospital or home.