Automated rehabilitation device based on artificial muscles

Abstract

The automated rehabilitation area is currently in fast development together with rehabilitation robotics. This Article is describing design of automated rehabilitation system. The Construction is based on artificial muscle which is much more flexible and safety in limit position than current DC actuated systems. System is primarily designed for upper arm rehabilitation. The load during exercise will be changed by information from integrated sensors. Prediction of rehabilitation progress is handled by neural network. Designed system is simulated and tested in 3D environment with industrial robot platform.