Research of the body weight support system for treadmill training robot in hemiplegia rehabilitation

Abstract

Objective:In order to improve the clinical practicability of traditional body weight support treadmill training robot,to design a body weight support(BWS) system featured of simple operation and strong practicality. Method:Based on systemic theory, the statics model was set up. And a global and local design for the BWS system was made from ergonomics, rehabilitation medicine and mechanics. Result:After technical analysis, concrete manufacturing and preliminary clinical experiment the feasibility of BWS system design was validated. Conclusion:The clinical practicability design of this BWS system will be a reference for the wide use of low- er rehabilitation robot.