Soft Robotics in Body Assistance: An Intelligent Rehabilitation Device with Soft Continuum Actuation

摘要: In an effort to improve rehabilitation devices, the applications of soft robotics technologies prosthetics and physical therapy was explored, particularly due benefits inherent properties materials. A conceptual design for a device prototype is proposed assist with wrist tendonitis arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures sprains, compromised motor skills chronic stroke. The assists in four motions that are commonly performed therapy: flexion, extension, rotation (clockwise counterclockwise) using pneumatic actuators guide movements. distinct directions were achieved by varying lateral radial strain limiting layers. uses embodied intelligence make dynamically adaptable real time, allowing customizable recovery process. detailed model developed viability assessed suite state-of-the-art simulation tools limited hardware prototyping. Simulations through integration Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper Firefly, Arduino microcontroller, biosensors, Python scripting, visual parametric programming. Pressure materials simulated tested Simulia Abaqus Autodesk Fusion 360. Several variations tried simulations predictions revealed rubber silicone at pressure 10 kiloPascals optimal choice.