A Biomechatronic Device Actuated by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles for the Automatic Evaluation of Nociceptive Thresholds in Rheumatic Patients

A Biomechatronic Device Actuated by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles for the Automatic Evaluation of Nociceptive Thresholds in Rheumatic Patients

In the current clinical practice, the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) draws on the qualitative evaluation of pain sensitivity thresholds which is affected by several source of uncertainties, due to an operator-dependent diagnostic protocol. Taking our cue from the diagnostic shortcomings, we...

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Main Authors: Luigi Randazzini, Alessia Capace, Carlo Cosentino, Rosa Daniela Grembiale, Francesco Amato, Alessio Merola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Actuators
Subjects:
pneumatic artificial muscle
soft robotics
haptic devices
automated diagnosis
rheumatic diseases
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/9/3/78

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