Study on trunk posture support device utilizing variable stiffness characteristics by pneumatic soft actuator

Kyphosis causes decline in respiratory and circulatory functions owing to compresses of internal organs. The purpose of this study is to develop a posture keep assist device. The device is constructed with multiple resin components and McKibben type artificial rubber muscle. This device at initial s...

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Main Authors: Hayato YASE, Daisuke SASAKI, Jun KADOWAKI, Takumi YASUHARA
Format: Article
Language:Japanese
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2021-05-01
Series:Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/transjsme/87/898/87_20-00173/_pdf/-char/en