An Investigation on the Properties of Magneto Rheololgical Fluids for Assisting Upper Limb Movement Disorders on ADL

• 영문명: An Investigation on the Properties of Magneto Rheololgical Fluids for Assisting Upper Limb Movement Disorders on ADL
• 발행기관: 한국과학기술원 인간친화 복지 로봇 시스템 연구센터
• 저자명: Rui Loureiro William Harwin Lawrence Normie
• 간행물 정보: 『International Journal of Assistive Robotics and Mechatronics』International Journal of Human-friendly Welfare Robotic Systems Vol.4 No.1, 7~11쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 공학 > 제어계측공학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2003.04.01

영문 초록

  Movement disorders (MD) include a group of neurological disorders that involve neuromotor systems. MD can result in several abnormalities ranging from the almost inability to move, to severe constant and excessive movements. The limitations however, can in most of the known diseases affect the speed, quality and easiness of movement. Tremor is a widespread, potentially disabling symptom that occurs with a diversity of neurological conditions and has great impact on the quality of life of people suffering from this disease, particularly in the activities of the daily living (ADL). In this paper it is discussed the possibility of using Magneto Rheological Fluids (MRFs) in the design of smart orthoses to suppress tremor, based on the concept of mechanical loading, for patients suffering from upper limb movement disorders. The first part of the paper concentrates on background to tremor, current state of the art and the second part presents a preliminary study being carried out under a European project to evaluate MRFs suitability for the development of ambulatory tremor suppression orthoses.

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Abstract
Ⅰ. INTRODUCTION
Ⅱ. EXTERNAL MECHANISMS: CURRENT STATE-OF-THE ART
Ⅲ. DRIFTS CONCEPT
Ⅳ. MRF - THE CONTROLLABLE FLUID
Ⅴ. MAGNETIC FIELD ESTIMATION
Ⅵ. THEORETICAL MODEL OF MRFS
Ⅶ. MRF CHARACTERISATION: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Ⅷ. FUTURE WORK
Ⅸ. CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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