Modular Pressure Redistribution Cushion with Proprioceptive Soft–Rigid Hybrid Actuator
Guangshuai Peng,
Lizhen Wang,
Shan Tian
et al.
Abstract:Pressure ulcers, which can result from prolonged sitting, pose a significant challenge for wheelchair users. Soft robotics has considerable potential in preventing pressure ulcers. However, current soft robotics, constructed from flexible materials, face limitations including insufficient proprioception and controllability. Herein, a vacuum‐powered proprioceptive soft–rigid hybrid actuator (PSHA) module and a modular pressure redistribution cushion (MPRC) developed using this module are introduced. This PSHA m… Show more
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