RESUMO
An externally actuated glove, controlled by a microprocessor, is being developed to assist finger extension in stroke survivors. The goal of this device is to allow repeated practice of specific tasks for hand therapy in a home environment. The user can control the device by three different means: voice recognition, electromyography, or manual control. These inputs can be used either independently or in combination according to the needs of the user. Both position and force feedback are available for control and safety. Initial testing of the prototype has shown promising performance.
Assuntos
Dedos/fisiopatologia , Aparelhos Ortopédicos , Reabilitação do Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Engenharia Biomédica , Eletromiografia , Desenho de Equipamento , Luvas Protetoras , Humanos , Aparelhos Ortopédicos/estatística & dados numéricos , Software , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
An externally actuated glove, controlled by a microprocessor, is being developed to assist finger extension in stroke survivors. The goal of this device is to allow repeated practice of specific tasks for hand therapy in the home environment. The device allows the user three control modes: voice recognition, electromyography or manual. These modes can be used either independently or combined according to the needs of the user. Both position and force feedback are available for control and safety. Initial testing of the prototype has shown promising performance.
Se presenta el desarrollo de un guante activado externamente y controlado por un microprocesador para asistir la extensión de los dedos en pacientes con derrame cerebral. La meta del dispositivo es permitir la repetición de tareas específicas para realizar terapia de la mano en un ambiente casero. El usuario puede controlar el dispositivo por tres medios diferentes: reconocimiento de voz, electromiografía o manualmente. Estos medios pueden ser usados tanto independientemente como en combinación según las necesidades del paciente. Para el control y la seguridad, se tiene retroalimentación de posición y de fuerza. Las pruebas iniciales del prototipo han demostrado un desempeño prometedor.