Fabrication of One Degree of Freedom Knee Exoskeleton for Nervous Disorder

Abstract

Instrumented Cane is a wearable sensory system for patient’s motion intention estimation in order to control the trajectory of knee exoskeleton. This Instrumented Cane will be a helpful assistive device in term of balance and motion for those who suffering neurological disorder, in specific Paralysis and spinal cord injury. This report describes the study on method utilizing Instrumented Cane as a attainable intermediate between the patient and exoskeleton to enhance in terms of movement in their day-to-day activities. The structure is designed with inertial measurement unit integrated with wireless communication module in order to assist real-time control of exoskeleton. This report aims the purpose of an Instrumented Cane that able to contribute to the assisted locomotion technology as well as upgrade the mobility of physically challenged people.