TY - GEN
T1 - Design and Implementation of a Physical Simulator for Hand and WristJoint Range of Motion Validation for Rehabilitation Devices
AU - Saldarriaga, Alejandro M.
AU - Abarca, Victoria E.
AU - Elias, Dante A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 IEEE.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - In upper limb rehabilitation, streamlining the device validation process is essential to convert designs into successful products and thus significantly improve the quality of life and independence in the daily activities of people with disabilities. In this context, the methodology used and the detailed process to develop a physical simulator designed in CAD and manufactured by 3D printing to validate the articular range of motion of the hand and wrist are presented. This simulator consists of a prosthetic hand, a wrist base, and two supports, one for assembly and the other for mounting a stepper motor. Its customization and precision ensure accurate imitation of the anatomical and functional conditions of the human hand. Healthcare professionals can use this simulator both in the design validation phase and in the evaluation of final products, facilitating the product development and evaluation process. The results of this study show both simulations and testing of a pneumatic glove-type device to evaluate its joint range in different cycles. Thus, a significant contribution is made to rehabilitation by providing and establishing a precedent for research in the physical simulation of joint motion in other body parts, which could drive future innovations in this field.
AB - In upper limb rehabilitation, streamlining the device validation process is essential to convert designs into successful products and thus significantly improve the quality of life and independence in the daily activities of people with disabilities. In this context, the methodology used and the detailed process to develop a physical simulator designed in CAD and manufactured by 3D printing to validate the articular range of motion of the hand and wrist are presented. This simulator consists of a prosthetic hand, a wrist base, and two supports, one for assembly and the other for mounting a stepper motor. Its customization and precision ensure accurate imitation of the anatomical and functional conditions of the human hand. Healthcare professionals can use this simulator both in the design validation phase and in the evaluation of final products, facilitating the product development and evaluation process. The results of this study show both simulations and testing of a pneumatic glove-type device to evaluate its joint range in different cycles. Thus, a significant contribution is made to rehabilitation by providing and establishing a precedent for research in the physical simulation of joint motion in other body parts, which could drive future innovations in this field.
KW - CAD design
KW - device testing
KW - joint range of motion
KW - physical simulator
KW - upper limb rehabilitation
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85189549300&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/CHILECON60335.2023.10418754
DO - 10.1109/CHILECON60335.2023.10418754
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85189549300
T3 - Proceedings - IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon
BT - ChileCon 2023 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
T2 - 2023 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, ChileCon 2023
Y2 - 5 December 2023 through 7 December 2023
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