Mina : A Sensorimotor Robotic Orthosis for Mobility Assistance
Joint Authors
Raj, Anil K.
Neuhaus, Peter D.
Noorden, Jerryll H.
Lecoutre, David V.
Moucheboeuf, Adrien M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While most mobility options for persons with paraplegia or paraparesis employ wheeled solutions, significant adverse health, psychological, and social consequences result from wheelchair confinement.
Modern robotic exoskeleton devices for gait assistance and rehabilitation, however, can support legged locomotion systems for those with lower extremity weakness or paralysis.
The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) has developed the Mina, a prototype sensorimotor robotic orthosis for mobility assistance that provides mobility capability for paraplegic and paraparetic users.
This paper describes the initial concept, design goals, and methods of this wearable overground robotic mobility device, which uses compliant actuation to power the hip and knee joints.
Paralyzed users can balance and walk using the device over level terrain with the assistance of forearm crutches employing a quadrupedal gait.
We have initiated sensory substitution feedback mechanisms to augment user sensory perception of his or her lower extremities.
Using this sensory feedback, we hypothesize that users will ambulate with a more natural, upright gait and will be able to directly control the gait parameters and respond to perturbations.
This may allow bipedal (with minimal support) gait in future prototypes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Raj, Anil K.& Neuhaus, Peter D.& Moucheboeuf, Adrien M.& Noorden, Jerryll H.& Lecoutre, David V.. 2011. Mina : A Sensorimotor Robotic Orthosis for Mobility Assistance. Journal of Robotics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460274
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Raj, Anil K.…[et al.]. Mina : A Sensorimotor Robotic Orthosis for Mobility Assistance. Journal of Robotics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460274
American Medical Association (AMA)
Raj, Anil K.& Neuhaus, Peter D.& Moucheboeuf, Adrien M.& Noorden, Jerryll H.& Lecoutre, David V.. Mina : A Sensorimotor Robotic Orthosis for Mobility Assistance. Journal of Robotics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460274
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460274