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    • Effective mucus clearance via coughing is vital for airway health.
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    • Current treatments for cough assistance primarily target hospitalized patients, leaving those with milder breathing impairments underserved.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of a belt-driven assistive robot in enhancing cough and breathing functions.
    • To explore the potential for self-administered respiratory assistance for patients with weakened cough.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a belt-driven assistive robot designed to aid breathing and coughing.
    • Evaluation of the robot's effectiveness using three healthy subjects.
    • Monitoring of general breathing and coughing abilities during robot-assisted use.

    Main Results:

    • The assistive robot demonstrated a significant improvement in respiratory function.
    • Inhalation and exhalation capacity increased by approximately 1.59 times.
    • Coughing ability showed a notable enhancement, measured at 1.52 times greater.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed belt-driven robot effectively assists both breathing and coughing.
    • This technology offers a promising avenue for self-care and frequent assistance for individuals with compromised cough mechanisms.
    • The findings suggest a potential for improved respiratory management outside of traditional clinical settings.