Christopher Nycz recently presented at IEEE’s annual Enigneering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC) Milan, Italy, on the “Modeling and Design of a Tendon Actuated Soft Robotic Exoskeleton for Hemiparetic Upper Limb Rehabilitation”. The paper discussed the kinematic modeling and calculation of torques applied to the hand through a cable actuated, soft exoskeleton. It also presented the design and construction of a prototype based on these models. The intended end use of the device is for the rehabilitation and assistance of individuals recovering from stroke. The purpose of using a cable actuated design is to create a safely actuated exoskeleton which places minimal weight at the end of the arm as even small amounts of weight can prove to be burdensome to a patient.
