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Biomechanical study of upper-limb exoskeleton for resistance training with three-dimensional motion analysis system. Tzong-Ming Wu, PhD; Dar-Zen Chen, PhD. Aim
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Biomechanical study of upper-limb exoskeleton for resistance training with three-dimensional motion analysis system Tzong-Ming Wu, PhD; Dar-Zen Chen, PhD
Aim • Present experimental study of novel spring-loaded upper-limb exoskeleton that enables limb movement at multiple joints in different planes for resistance training in free and unconstrained environment. • Relevance • Prolonged life expectancy will lead to increased occurrences of age-related health problems such as chronic disease. • Rehabilitation devices must keep pace with care standards, be cost effective, and meet home-based training requirements of today’s rehabilitation trends.
Method • To assess functionality of the design, we have measured its kinematic data while performing designated movements and adopted a motion-capture system to verify the function of our mechanism.
Results • Collected data and analysis of kinematic and dynamic joint torques verify our mechanism is effective.
Conclusion • This device may provide understanding of design requirements for appropriate spring-loaded exoskeleton for upper-limb resistance training.