Research
Control and Stabilization of Robotic Orthotics |
| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Dec 11 2007 at 10:49 PM |
| Research >> Biomedical Engineering Group |
Faculty: Marco P. Schoen
Graduate student: Keith Fisher.
Project Description:
Weakness in walking due to partial paralysis, or other weakening mechanisms, of the lower extremities is often worsened by the resulting lack of use of the muscles. The current research focuses on developing means, which will allow those persons to get a consistent level of use from their legs, and to allow them to have some independence. The goal is to develop the controls of an exoskeletal brace fitting the ankle, knee and hip joints of a person with a walking disability. This brace will provide walking assistance in an adaptive manner to that person in accordance with the person's own movements.
Last Modified: 20/12/2007, 11:43, by Administrator