Authors:
Milun Liu
1
;
Fajian Wu
1
;
Jinhua She
2
;
Hiroshi Hashimoto
3
and
Min Wu
4
Affiliations:
1
Tokyo University of Technology, China
;
2
Tokyo University of Technology, China University of Geosciences and Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems, Japan
;
3
Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, Japan
;
4
China University of Geosciences and Hubei Key Laboratory of Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems, China
Keyword(s):
EMG Sensor, Left-Right Asymmetry, Lower-Limb Rehabilitation, Human Centered, Pedaling Machine.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Computer Vision, Visualization and Computer Graphics
;
Force and Tactile Sensors
;
Image and Video Analysis
;
Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics
;
Signal Processing, Sensors, Systems Modeling and Control
;
Time-Frequency Analysis
Abstract:
This paper explains a pedaling machine of a left-right-asymmetric type for lower-limb rehabilitation. Since most commercially available machines for the rehabilitation of lower limbs are symmetric, people with lower-limb injuries have to adapt themselves to the machines to do exercises. To solve this problem, we have been developing a new kind of pedaling machine that can easily be used to adapt the requirements for left-right asymmetry of lower limbs. Main points in the design of a prototype of a half model for one leg of the machine are summarized. Preliminary tests with a tread force sensor and some electromyogram (EMG) sensors are carried out and are showed the feasibility of the machine.