《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2013, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (05): 412-415.

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Structure Design of Exoskeleton Device for Rehabilitation of Hands

LI Ji-cai, GUAN Long, HU Xin, et al.   

  1. Institute of Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
  • Received:2013-03-18 Revised:2013-04-01 Published:2013-05-25 Online:2013-05-25

Abstract: Objective To design an exoskeleton mechanical device for hand dysfunction rehabilitation. Methods Based on the bionic principles of the motion and the structure of finger joints, a micro exoskeleton mechanical structure with multi-joint fingers and multi-DOF motion was established, which included wearable finger exoskeleton and micro-motor drive mechanism. With the motion analysis software,the motion simulation analysis of the design was carried out on the basis of the three-dimensional model of the mechanical device. Results and Conclusion The structure of training device is compact and light, and the exoskeleton finger mechanism can move normally in the range of 0~67° without interference. Simulation data show that the mechanical device can complete planning exercises, and meet the design requirements of kinematics and mechanical properties.

Key words: exoskeleton, hand function, rehabilitation exercise, motion simulation