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Training Persons with Spinal Cord Injury to Ambulate Using a Powered Exoskeleton
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Gravity compensation of an upper extremity exoskeleton.

S Moubarak1, M T Pham, R Moreau

  • 1Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) de Lyon, 69621 Villeurbanne Cedex, France. salam.moubarak@insa-lyon.fr

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
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This study introduces a novel gravity compensation method for upper extremity exoskeletons, enabling efficient rehabilitation for stroke survivors. The new technique allows users to move freely without feeling the exoskeleton's weight.

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Upper extremity exoskeletons are crucial for post-stroke rehabilitation.
  • Existing systems often require therapist supervision and struggle with accurate gravity compensation.
  • Accurate gravity compensation is essential for natural user movement and effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel gravity compensation method for an upper extremity exoskeleton.
  • To enable efficient and independent rehabilitation for individuals with upper limb impairments.
  • To reduce the perceived weight of the exoskeleton for enhanced user comfort and mobility.

Main Methods:

  • A heuristic gravity compensation method was developed, avoiding the need for mass parameter identification.
  • The method utilizes the robot's geometric model and precise actuator torque measurements.
  • Data was collected at specific joint positions to calculate the compensation model.

Main Results:

  • Successful compensation of the exoskeleton's weight effect was achieved.
  • Users reported feeling free arm movement without perceiving the exoskeleton's mass.
  • The method demonstrated effectiveness on a prototype upper extremity exoskeleton.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed gravity compensation method significantly improves the usability of upper extremity exoskeletons.
  • This technology facilitates regular and efficient rehabilitation training for post-stroke and injured individuals.
  • Independent use of exoskeletons for rehabilitation is enhanced, reducing reliance on continuous therapist presence.