preprints.org > public health and healthcare > physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation > doi: 10.20944/preprints202308.0051.v1

Preprint Article Version 1 Preserved in Portico This version is not peer-reviewed

Version 1 : Received: 31 July 2023 / Approved: 31 July 2023 / Online: 1 August 2023 (10:27:34 CEST)

Wearable exoskeleton solutions for upper limb rehabilitation or assistance, particularly for the hand area, have become increasingly attractive to researchers, proving to be effective over time in treating hand movement impairments following various neurological diseases. In the present work, the development of a wearable exoskeleton-type device for active hand rehabilitation has been addressed, based on fluid actuators made of elastomeric material and on myoelectric control by capturing myoelectric signals from the forearm area. The flexion movement of the fingers (phalanges) is actively assisted by pneumatic actuation of the built-in actuators and the extension movement is assisted by a depressurization control of the actuator. The device has been designed to be as easy to use as possible, light in weight, and to provide a high degree of comfort when used by the patient for rehabilitation training or daily life activities (ADL), which can be performed in the comfort of one's own home.

soft robotics, elastomer actuator, rehabilitation, wearable device, myoelectric control

Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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