Biomechatronic neurorehabilitation complex –
concept, design, models and control
Abstract:
The work presents a mechatronic system for neurorehabilitation of locomotion system of the human lower limbs. It presents the structure of the complex and it’s components - foot and ankle training device with acupressure effect on the foot, bed-standing frame, lower limb exoskeleton to operate them in case of loss of mobility or for active workouts. The complex is designed for therapeutic action with patients who have lost the mobility of the lower limbs, or to work with athletes or astronauts on stages of rehabilitation.
Work is performed with support of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, the projects 11-01-12060- îôè-ì-2011 (2011-2012), the 13-01-12037- îôè-ì project.
Keywords:
biomechatronics, research rehabilitation complex, standing frame, exoskeleton, foot training device, ankle training device, knee training device, PWM control, pneumatic actuator