A Survey of Robots in Healthcare

Technologies, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 9(1), С. 8 - 8

Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2021

In recent years, with the current advancements in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), robots have potential to support field of healthcare. Robotic systems are often introduced care elderly, children, persons disabilities, hospitals, rehabilitation walking assistance, other healthcare situations. this survey paper, advances robotic technology applied domain discussed. The paper provides detailed information about state-of-the-art research care, hospital, assistive, rehabilitation, assisting robots. also discusses open challenges face be integrated into our society.

Язык: Английский

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Artificial Intelligence-Based Wearable Robotic Exoskeletons for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: A Review

Sensors, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 21(6), С. 2146 - 2146

Опубликована: Март 18, 2021

Processing and control systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) have progressively improved mobile robotic exoskeletons used in upper-limb motor rehabilitation. This systematic review presents the advances trends of those technologies. A literature search was performed Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Web Science, PubMed using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses) methodology with three main inclusion criteria: (a) or neuromotor rehabilitation upper limbs, (b) exoskeletons, (c) AI. The period under investigation spanned from 2016 to 2020, resulting 30 articles that met criteria. showed use neural networks (40%), adaptive algorithms (20%), other mixed AI techniques (40%). Additionally, it found only 16% articles, developments focused trend research is development wearable (53%) fusion data collected multiple sensors enrich training intelligent algorithms. There a latent need develop more reliable through clinical validation improvement technical characteristics, such as weight/dimensions devices, order positive impacts process improve interactions among patients, teams health professionals, technology.

Язык: Английский

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Generation Z use of artificial intelligence products and its impact on environmental sustainability: A cross-cultural comparison

Computers in Human Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 143, С. 107708 - 107708

Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2023

Язык: Английский

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A review: A Comprehensive Review of Soft and Rigid Wearable Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices with a Focus on the Shoulder Joint

Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 102(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2021

Abstract The importance of the human upper limb role in performing daily life and personal activities is significant. Improper functioning this organ due to neurological disorders or surgeries can greatly affect performed by patients. This paper aims comprehensively review soft rigid wearable robotic devices provided for rehabilitation assistance focusing on shoulder joint. In last two decades, many have been proposed regard, however, there a few groups whose had effective therapeutic capability with acceptable clinical evidence. Also, were not portable, lightweight user-friendly devices. Therefore, comprehensive study could pave way achieving optimal future devices, given growing need these According results, most commonly used plan was Exoskeleton, actuators electrical, considered be stationary rigid. By doing studies, advantages disadvantages each method are also presented. presented new idea attitude specific field solve problems movement rehabilitation, which form prototypes, initial studies sometimes commercial studies. These plans more trials become complete efficient plan. article researchers identify evaluate important features strengths weaknesses lead presentation future.

Язык: Английский

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A methodology to quantify human-robot interaction forces: a case study of a 4-DOFs upper extremity rehabilitation robot

Robotica, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

Abstract Upper extremity rehabilitation robots have become crucial in stroke due to their high durability, repeatability, and task-specific capabilities. A significant challenge assessing the comfort performance of these is accurately calculating human-robot interaction forces. In this study, a four-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF) upper robot mechanism, kinematically compatible with human limb, proposed. Based on an algorithm for estimating forces developed using Newton-Euler dynamics. prototype proposed constructed, series comparative experiments are carried out validate feasibility force estimation approach. The results indicate that method reliably predicts minimal deviation from experimental data, demonstrating its potential application limb robots. This work provides foundation future studies focused evaluation optimization robots, practical implications improving patient outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Design and Development of Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) for Fingers and Wrist Grounded-Exoskeleton Rehabilitation System

Applied Sciences, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(2), С. 815 - 815

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2021

Impairments of fingers, wrist, and hand forearm result in significant movement deficiencies daily task performance. Most the existing rehabilitation assistive robots mainly focus on either wrist training or they are limiting natural motion; many mechanical parts associated with patient’s arms, heavy expensive. This paper presented design development a new, cost-efficient Finger mechatronics system (FWRMS) suitable for right left. The proposed machine aimed to present solution guide individuals severe difficulties their everyday routines people suffering from stroke other motor diseases by actuating seven joints motions providing them repeatable Continuous Passive Motion (CPM). FWRMS approach uses combination of; grounded-exoskeleton structure provide desired displacement hand’s four fingers flexion/extension (F/E) driven an indirect feed drive mechanism adopting leading screw nut transmission; end-effector angular velocity flexion/ extension (F/E), radial/ulnar deviation (R/U), supination/pronation (S/P) rotational motion mechanism. We employed single dual-sided actuator power both mechanisms. Additionally, this article presents implementation portable embedded controller. Moreover, addressed preliminary experimental testing evaluation process. conducted test results robot achieved required characteristics executed needed continuous passive stable trajectories guidance following range (ROM) functional workspace targeted comfortably all trainable movements FWRMS.

Язык: Английский

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Wearable Assistive Rehabilitation Robotic Devices—A Comprehensive Review

Machines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(6), С. 415 - 415

Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024

This article details the existing wearable assistive devices that could mimic a human’s active range of motion and aid individuals in recovering from stroke. The survey has identified several risk factors associated with musculoskeletal pain, including physical such as engaging high-intensity exercises, experiencing trauma, aging, dizziness, accidents, damage regular wear tear daily activities. These impact vital body parts cervical spine, spinal cord, ankle, elbow, others, leading to dysfunction, decrease motion, diminished coordination ability, also influencing ability perform activities living (ADL), speaking, breathing other neurological responses. An individual these disorders requires therapies regain restore natural movement. require an experienced physician treat patient, which makes process expensive unreliable because might not repeat same procedure accurately due fatigue. reasons motivated researchers develop control robotics-based for various disorders, economical accessible solutions aid, mimic, reinstate motion. Recently, advancements sensor technologies have been explored healthcare by integrating machine-learning (ML) artificial intelligence (AI) techniques analyze data predict required setting user. review provides comprehensive discussion on importance personalized pre- post-clinical settings aids recovery process.

Язык: Английский

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A critical review of transitioning from conventional actuators to artificial muscles in upper-limb rehabilitation devices

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 35(16), С. 1263 - 1290

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024

Brain injuries resulting from spinal cord injuries, strokes, or cerebral palsy are among the traumas most capable of compromising motor activities human limbs, hence necessity for development exoskeletons dedicated to rehabilitation these organs. This review examines landscape actuators essential design cutting-edge upper-limb exoskeletal structures. Beyond merely surveying current types available, paper aims provide guidelines selecting that fit optimally with objectives rehabilitation. The description starts a brief discussion on biomechanics upper focusing kinematics pivotal joints (wrist, elbow, shoulder). Subsequently, existing systematically reviewed, offering detailed insights into their primary features, operational principles, strengths, weaknesses, and noteworthy applications within realm robotics. After about actuators, advances by furnishing valuable actuators’ selection tailored limb These discuss crucial factors, such as forces required natural Range Of Motions (ROMs) joints. Finally, manuscript serves resource researchers, engineers, practitioners involved in innovative devices.

Язык: Английский

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Design and Experimental Characterization of L-CADEL v2, an Assistive Device for Elbow Motion

Sensors, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 21(15), С. 5149 - 5149

Опубликована: Июль 29, 2021

An experimental characterization is presented for an improved version of a wearable assistive device elbow motion. The design revised with respect to requirements motion assistance, looking at applications both in rehabilitation therapies and exercising elderly people. A laboratory prototype built lightweight, portable, easy-to-use features that are verified test results, whose discussion also provided as operating performance.

Язык: Английский

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Test Results and Considerations for Design Improvements of L-CADEL v.3 Elbow-Assisting Device

Machines, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(11), С. 808 - 808

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024

The elbow-assisting device, L-CADEL, was analyzed by testing a prototype of design version three (v3) with the aim discussing improvements to solve problems and improve operational performance. test results reported are from lab campaign 15 student volunteers engineering physiotherapy disciplines. main aspects attention investigation data analyses for motion diagnostics, comfort in wearing, operation efficiency, mechanical arm platform cable tensioning.

Язык: Английский

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