Multi-balloon actuator for advanced hand rehabilitation after stroke

We developed a new hand-rehabilitation device, termed the Digital Mirror Box, by introducing image processing and information technology to a traditional mirror-box therapeutic device. Here we describe the mirror-therapy mode and the teaching mode, which are for training and evaluation of the digita...

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Main Authors: Koyanagi, Ken'ichi, Murabayashi, Tomoaki, Oshima, Toru, Kagechika, Kenji, Tamamoto, Takumi, Sawai, Kei, Motoyoshi, Tatsuo, Masuta, Hiroyuki
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuators
Digital multimedia broadcasting
Force
Medical treatment
Mirrors
Training
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Summary:We developed a new hand-rehabilitation device, termed the Digital Mirror Box, by introducing image processing and information technology to a traditional mirror-box therapeutic device. Here we describe the mirror-therapy mode and the teaching mode, which are for training and evaluation of the digital mirror box. However, these modes cannot be applied to patients who have severe post-stroke disorders. To compensate for this, we have developed a multi-balloon actuator for application in force-stimulus feedback therapy. The actuator is made of easily available material, generates large force, and has characteristics suitable for hand rehabilitation.
ISSN:2474-2325
DOI:10.1109/SII.2017.8279342