Mechanical Performance of Actuators in an Active Orthosis for the Upper Extremities

The aim of the project OrthoJacket is to develop a lightweight, portable, and active orthosis for the upper limps. The system consists of two special designed fluidic actuators which are used for supporting the elbow function and the internal rotation of the shoulder. A new design of flexible fluid...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Roland Wiegand, Bastian Schmitz, Christian Pylatiuk, Stefan Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Robotics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/650415