Abstract
This extended abstract presents a wearable system for assistance that is a combination of different technologies including sensing, haptics, orthotics and robotics. The result is a device that, by compensating for force deficiencies, helps lifting the forearm and thanks to a robotic supernumerary finger improves the grasping ability of an impaired hand. A pilot study involving three post-stroke patients was conducted to test the effectiveness of the device to assist in performing activities of daily living (ADLs), confirming its usefulness.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2020, and of WearRAcon Europe 2020, October 13–16, 2020 |
Editors | Juan C. Moreno, Jawad Masood, Urs Schneider, Christophe Maufroy, Jose L. Pons |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 363-367 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-030-69547-7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-69546-0, 978-3-030-69549-1 |
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Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob 2020 - Virtual conference Duration: 13 Oct 2020 → 16 Oct 2020 Conference number: 5 https://www.wearableroboticslab.nl/Events/2020/10/648432/balance-recovery-support-using-wearable-robotic-devices#speakers-talks |
Publication series
Name | Biosystems & Biorobotics |
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Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Volume | 27 |
ISSN (Print) | 2195-3562 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2195-3570 |
Conference
Conference | 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob 2020 |
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Abbreviated title | WeRob 2020 |
Period | 13/10/20 → 16/10/20 |
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