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Stephanie Walker¹, Amir Firouzeh², Matthew Robertson²

¹Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CoRIS) Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.

|June 30, 2021

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This study presents a 3D printed soft wearable motor-sensory module for facial paralysis rehabilitation. The customizable device mimics smiling, aiding physiotherapy for improved facial movement.

Keywords:

actuator module rehabilitation sensor soft robotics wearable

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Technology
Soft Robotics

Background:

Facial paralysis requires advanced rehabilitation solutions.
Existing wearable technologies lack customization and modularity for complex facial movements.
Soft, wearable actuators are needed to support and mimic facial muscle functions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and demonstrate a 3D printed, soft, wearable motor-sensory module for facial rehabilitation.
To focus on customizing the module for individual patient needs, particularly for smiling.
To create a functional prototype with integrated feedback control for augmented physiotherapy.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a fully soft, wearable prototype using 3D printing with integrated fabric and sensor fluid.
Development of a generalized actuator-sensor pair with a feedback control system.
Creation of a novel modular surface to simulate facial skin-bone interaction for testing actuator performance.

Main Results:

The prototype achieved actuator force and contraction within the required range for smiling.
Testing on varied surface morphologies demonstrated that actuator performance depends on topography and hardness.
Successful on-face demonstration with sensor and pressure data collection validated the system's feasibility.

Conclusions:

The 3D printed soft wearable module shows promise for customized facial rehabilitation.
The developed actuator-sensor system offers potential for specialized soft wearable orthotics and prosthetics.
The customizable, closed-loop system and unique testing platform open avenues for future wearable device applications.