Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
7179633 | Mechanism and Machine Theory | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
People with disabilities have limitations in activities of daily life such as grasping a glass of water or moving an object. Orthotic products that improve or restore the functionality of the musculoskeletal system of a patient contribute to some extent to overcome the limitations described. So does the hand brace, used to treat musculoskeletal disorders caused by various diseases (rheumatic disorders, neurological, orthopedic and others). The paper simulates a novel exoskeleton helping to grasp any object. The novelty of this mechanism is that works without external energy, it works with a wrist movement that generates a kinetic movement and helps to grasp objects with an extra force. The orthosis facilitates the functionality, being comfortable and easy to be used by the patient. It is adaptable to hand size and finger length of the patient.
Keywords
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Authors
Esteban Peña-Pitarch, Neus Ticó Falguera, Joan Antoni Lopez Martinez, Anas Al Omar, Iñaki Alcelay Larrión,