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Human Factor Engineering Research for Rehabilitation Robots: A Systematic Review.
Duanshu Song1,2, Songyong Liu1, Yixuan Gao2
1School of Mechatronic Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience
|February 16, 2023
Summary
Human factors engineering in rehabilitation robotics is crucial for safe patient training. This review highlights current research gaps and proposes future directions for developing effective rehabilitation robots.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Robotics
- Human Factors Engineering
- Ergonomics
Background:
- Human-centered design is key for rehabilitation robots, aiming for safe and efficient patient training.
- Current research in human factors engineering for rehabilitation robots is preliminary and lacks comprehensive solutions.
- A systematic review is needed to understand the state-of-the-art in human factors for rehabilitation robots.
Approach:
- Systematic review of 496 studies from multiple databases and search strategies.
- Selection and full-text review of 21 relevant studies.
- Classification of studies into four human factor objective categories.
Key Points:
- High safety implementation in rehabilitation robots.
- Lightweight and high comfort design considerations.
- Enhancing human-robot interaction for better patient outcomes.
- Performance evaluation metrics and system studies for rehabilitation robots.
Conclusions:
- The review identifies critical human factors and solutions for rehabilitation robot development.
- Gaps in current research necessitate further investigation.
- Recommendations for future research are provided to advance the field.
