A Computer-Aided Walking Rehabilitation Robot

Siddiqi, Najam; Ide, Tatsuya; Chen, M Y; Akamatsu, Noriya

doi:10.1097/00002060-199406000-00011

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“…Siddiqi et al have developed the "REHABOT", a robotic aid for the rehabilitation of lower limbs. 2 This robot was designed for use in hospitals, but its method to reduce the patient's weight while walking can be applied to our system.…”

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Development of a robot arm controlled by force sensors as a walking aid for elderly

Masamune

Dohi

et al. 1998

Robotica

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This paper presents a prototype development of a robot arm to assist walking of elderly people. For effective use in Japanese houses, a robot arm mounted on a rail was designed. Force sensors were used to provide an easy-to-use interface. Thresholds of forces were determined to detect the user's intention to walk as well as for safety considerations. Applying a step by step motion, the arm could follow the rhythmical walking of the subject. We examined an interface method using force sensors and concluded that it can detect the user's motion at the beginning of a walk.

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Development of a robot arm controlled by force sensors as a walking aid for elderly

Masamune

Dohi

et al. 1998

Robotica

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“…Spotting waist belts alter gait mechanics significantly and may put excessive strain on the therapist and patient if the patient loses their balance. Two harness systems are commercially available, the LiteGait I (Mobility Research, Tempe, AZ) and the REHABOT [48], but neither of these devices is able to control accurately the amount of partial weight bearing (and ground reaction force) experienced by the lower extremities. In addition, they put excessive force on the groin and hips and are not ideal for patients recovering from hip replacements or hip fractures.…”

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Space Exercise and Earth Benefits

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Eastlack³

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CPB

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The detrimental impact of long duration space flight on physiological systems necessitates the development of exercise countermeasures to protect work capabilities in gravity fields of Earth, Moon and Mars. The respective rates of physiological deconditioning for different organ systems during space flight has been described as a result of data collected during and after missions on the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Mir, and bed rest studies on Earth. An integrated countermeasure that simulates the body's hydrostatic pressure gradient, provides mechanical stress to the bones and muscles, and stimulates the neurovestibular system may be critical for maintaining health and well being of crew during long-duration space travel, such as a mission to Mars. Here we review the results of our studies to date of an integrated exercise countermeasure for space flight, lower body negative pressure (LBNP) treadmill exercise, and potential benefits of its application to athletic training on Earth. Additionally, we review the benefits of Lower Body Positive Pressure (LBPP) exercise for rehabilitation of postoperative patients. Presented first are preliminary data from a 30-day bed rest study evaluating the efficacy of LBNP exercise as an integrated exercise countermeasure for the deconditioning effects of microgravity. Next, we review upright LBNP exercise as a training modality for athletes by evaluating effects on the cardiovascular system and gait mechanics. Finally, LBPP exercise as a rehabilitation device is examined with reference to gait mechanics and safety in two groups of postoperative patients.

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“…In recent years, various gait training assistive robots have been developed, such as the Rehabot, 1) Gait Trainer, 2 , 3) Lokomat, 4) and LOPES Exoskeleton Robot, 5) and rehabilitation using robots is becoming more widespread. The hybrid assistive limb ([HAL], CYBERDYNE, Inc., Tsukuba, Japan) is a cyborg-type gait-assistive robot that was developed by Sankai et al 6 , 7) to assist with walking.…”

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Factors Leading to Improved Gait Function in Patients with Subacute or Chronic Central Nervous System Impairments Who Receive Functional Training with the Robot Suit Hybrid Assistive Limb

Nishimura

Kobayashi

Kinjo

et al. 2018

Neurol. Med. Chir.(Tokyo)

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The factors that lead to the improvement of gait function in patients with diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) who use a hybrid assistive limb (HAL) are not yet fully understood. The purpose of the present study was to analyze these factors to determine the prognosis of the patients’ gait function. Patients whose CNS disease was within 180 days since onset were designated as the subacute-phase patients, and patients whose disease onset had occurred more than 180 days previously were designated as chronic-phase patients. Fifteen subacute-phase patients and 15 chronic-phase patients were given HAL training. The study analyzed how post-training walking independence in these patients was affected by the following factors: age, disease, lesion area, lower limb function, balance, period until the start of training, number of training sessions, additional rehabilitation, higher-order cognitive dysfunction, HAL model, and the use of a non-weight-bearing walking-aid. In subacute-phase patients, walking independence was related to lower limb function (rs = 0.35). In chronic-phase patients, there was a statistically significant correlation between post-training walking independence and balance (rs = 0.78). In addition, in patients with a severe motor dysfunction that was accompanied by inattention and global cognitive dysfunction, little improvement occurred, even with double-leg model training, because they had difficulty wearing the device. The results demonstrated that the factors that improved walking independence post HAL training differed between patients with subacute- and chronic-stage CNS diseases. The findings may serve as valuable information for future HAL training of patients with CNS diseases.

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A Computer-Aided Walking Rehabilitation Robot

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Development of a robot arm controlled by force sensors as a walking aid for elderly

Development of a robot arm controlled by force sensors as a walking aid for elderly

Space Exercise and Earth Benefits

Factors Leading to Improved Gait Function in Patients with Subacute or Chronic Central Nervous System Impairments Who Receive Functional Training with the Robot Suit Hybrid Assistive Limb

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