SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid
This work describes the design, fabrication, and initial testing of a Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid (SOPHIA) for stroke rehabilitation. SOPHIA consists of (1) a soft robotic exoskeleton, (2) a microcontroller-based control system driven by a brain–machine interface (BMI), and (3)...
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doaj-313824cc95414cc895d81422ea45c8a62020-11-25T00:47:52ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering2297-30792017-06-01310.3389/fmech.2017.00003260055SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive AidAlistair C. McConnell0Alistair C. McConnell1Marta Vallejo2Renan Cipriano Moioli3Fabricio L. Brasil4Nicola Secciani5Markus P. Nemitz6Cecile P. Riquart7David W. Corne8Patricia A. Vargas9Adam A. Stokes10Robotics Lab, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United KingdomStokes Research Group, School of Engineering, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomRobotics Lab, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United KingdomGraduate Program in Neuroengineering, Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience, Santos Dumont Institute, Macaiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Neuroengineering, Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience, Santos Dumont Institute, Macaiba, BrazilStokes Research Group, School of Engineering, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomStokes Research Group, School of Engineering, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomRobotics Lab, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United KingdomRobotics Lab, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United KingdomRobotics Lab, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United KingdomStokes Research Group, School of Engineering, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis work describes the design, fabrication, and initial testing of a Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid (SOPHIA) for stroke rehabilitation. SOPHIA consists of (1) a soft robotic exoskeleton, (2) a microcontroller-based control system driven by a brain–machine interface (BMI), and (3) a sensorized glove for passive rehabilitation. In contrast to other rehabilitation devices, SOPHIA is the first modular prototype of a rehabilitation system that is capable of three tasks: aiding extension based assistive rehabilitation, monitoring patient exercises, and guiding passive rehabilitation. Our results show that this prototype of the device is capable of helping healthy subjects to open their hand. Finger extension is triggered by a command from the BMI, while using a variety of sensors to ensure a safe motion. All data gathered from the device will be used to guide further improvements to the prototype, aiming at developing specifications for the next generation device, which could be used in future clinical trials.http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmech.2017.00003/fullbrain–machine interfacesoft roboticsrehabilitationstrokeexoskeleton |
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Alistair C. McConnell Alistair C. McConnell Marta Vallejo Renan Cipriano Moioli Fabricio L. Brasil Nicola Secciani Markus P. Nemitz Cecile P. Riquart David W. Corne Patricia A. Vargas Adam A. Stokes |
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Alistair C. McConnell Alistair C. McConnell Marta Vallejo Renan Cipriano Moioli Fabricio L. Brasil Nicola Secciani Markus P. Nemitz Cecile P. Riquart David W. Corne Patricia A. Vargas Adam A. Stokes SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering brain–machine interface soft robotics rehabilitation stroke exoskeleton |
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Alistair C. McConnell Alistair C. McConnell Marta Vallejo Renan Cipriano Moioli Fabricio L. Brasil Nicola Secciani Markus P. Nemitz Cecile P. Riquart David W. Corne Patricia A. Vargas Adam A. Stokes |
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SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid |
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SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid |
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SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid |
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sophia: soft orthotic physiotherapy hand interactive aid |
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This work describes the design, fabrication, and initial testing of a Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid (SOPHIA) for stroke rehabilitation. SOPHIA consists of (1) a soft robotic exoskeleton, (2) a microcontroller-based control system driven by a brain–machine interface (BMI), and (3) a sensorized glove for passive rehabilitation. In contrast to other rehabilitation devices, SOPHIA is the first modular prototype of a rehabilitation system that is capable of three tasks: aiding extension based assistive rehabilitation, monitoring patient exercises, and guiding passive rehabilitation. Our results show that this prototype of the device is capable of helping healthy subjects to open their hand. Finger extension is triggered by a command from the BMI, while using a variety of sensors to ensure a safe motion. All data gathered from the device will be used to guide further improvements to the prototype, aiming at developing specifications for the next generation device, which could be used in future clinical trials. |
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brain–machine interface soft robotics rehabilitation stroke exoskeleton |
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http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmech.2017.00003/full |
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