Design and development of an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system

Abstract

This paper presents ongoing research activities for the designing and development of an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system needed by the Prokinetic Rehabilitation Clinic. Prokinetic therapists identified the need of a passive rehabilitation robotic system (RRS) with 3 degrees of freedom for upper limb. The medical and technical requirements analysis for an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system, the video motion analysis were carried out, and the mechanical, actuation, control systems and human-machine interface of the RRS were designed and developed. The results of designing and developing an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system are presented here.