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| Author(s): |
Neto, Antonio Ribas
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Fajardo, Julio
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da Silva, Willian Hideak Arita
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Gomes, Matheus Kaue
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de Castro, Maria Claudia Ferrari
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Fujiwara, Eric
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Rohmer, Eric
Total Authors: 7
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | AUTOMATION; v. 2, n. 3, p. 15-pg., 2021-09-01. |
| Abstract | |
People taken by upper limb disorders caused by neurological diseases suffer from grip weakening, which affects their quality of life. Researches on soft wearable robotics and advances in sensor technology emerge as promising alternatives to develop assistive and rehabilitative technologies. However, current systems rely on surface electromyography and complex machine learning classifiers to retrieve the user intentions. In addition, the grasp assistance through electromechanical or fluidic actuators is passive and does not contribute to the rehabilitation of upper-limb muscles. Therefore, this paper presents a robotic glove integrated with a force myography sensor. The glove-like orthosis features tendon-driven actuation through servo motors, working as an assistive device for people with hand disabilities. The detection of user intentions employs an optical fiber force myography sensor, simplifying the operation beyond the usual electromyography approach. Moreover, the proposed system applies functional electrical stimulation to activate the grasp collaboratively with the tendon mechanism, providing motion support and assisting rehabilitation. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/25666-2 - Development of an optical fiber force myography sensor for applications in human-robot interfaces |
| Grantee: | Eric Fujiwara |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/07559-3 - BRAINN - The Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology |
| Grantee: | Fernando Cendes |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC |