The role of viscous damping on quality of haptic interaction in upper limb rehabilitation robot: A simulation study

J. Oblak, I. Cikajlo, T. Keller, J. C. Perrry, J. Veneman, Z. Matjačić

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Abstract

In this paper we present a haptic device developed for neurological rehabilitation of upper limb. The main feature of the device is a variable parallel mechanism. By simple mechanical reconfiguration of joints in parallel mechanism, the device can be used in different operational modes, which enables gradual rehabilitation of upper limb. Device is actuated by 2-DOF haptic drive based on Series Elastic Actuator (SEA). A simulation study was undertaken, to explore the effect of added viscous damping in actuation of the device. Results of simulation indicate that addition of a damping element improves haptic performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationXII Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing 2010, MEDICON 2010
Pages383-386
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event12th Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, MEDICON 2010 - Chalkidiki, Greece
Duration: 27 May 201030 May 2010

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume29
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

Conference12th Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing, MEDICON 2010
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityChalkidiki
Period27/05/1030/05/10

Keywords

  • arm
  • damper
  • Haptics
  • neurological rehabilitation
  • series elastic actuation
  • wrist

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