Design & Optimization of Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Device for Indian Amputees
A. Srinath1, Komatipalli Umamaheswara Rao2, Paladugu R P3, Y. Kalyan Chakravarthy4
1A. Srinath, Department of Education, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2Komatipalli Umamaheswara Rao, Department of Education, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram (Andhra Pradesh), India.
3Paladugu R P, Department of Education, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram (Andhra Pradesh), India.
4Y. Kalyan Chakravarthy, Department of Education, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 01 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 15 May 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2019 | PP: 2088-2094 | Volume-8 Issue-7, May 2019 | Retrieval Number: G5861058719/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: In the modern day scenario of medical robotics, one of the major problem where 16% of people suffering with problems is with the human gait. Replacement of lower limb is burdensome to the middle and lower class people as it includes huge amount of money. Especially the disorders caused to lower limbs might be a hectic challenge to cure the problem for the doctors as well as physiotherapists. Considering this issue as a challenge, this paper depicts a model exoskeleton for lower limb motion by imbibing the concepts of advanced Mechatronics. The created model supports the patient in all aspects of human gait effectively and efficiently. The dynamic analysis was performed by the software MS Adams and the Kinematic analysis was obtained with DH algorithm using MAT Lab. With rapid advancements in the field of engineering and technology, sensors like position, displacement and speed were employed for automating the exoskeleton model. This plays a vital role in supporting the patients to recover instantly from lower extremity disorders.
Keyword: Exoskeleton, Lower-limb Exoskeleton, Rehabili Tation, Walking, Wearable, Kinematic Analysis, Dynamic Analysis.
Scope of the Article: Smart Learning and Innovative Education Systems.