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Gait analysis in hemiplegic stroke survivors with one-arm motorized walker |
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Kihun Cho(Korea National University of Transportation, Korea), DongGeon Lee(Kyungnam University, Korea) |
| The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of one-arm motorized walker on gait ability in hemiplegic stroke survivors. A total of 11 hemiplegic stroke survivors participated in this study. For each subject, the spatiotemporal gait parameters were measured under two conditions: (1) walking with hemi walker; (2) walking with one-arm motorized walker. The one-arm motorized walker was developed for gait training and walking assist of hemiplegic stroke survivors. The spatiotemporal gait parameter was collected using an electric walkway system. The velocity, cadence and step and stride. |
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Power Assistance and Evaluation of an End-effector Typed Walking Rehabilitation Robot |
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Jung-Yup Kim(Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea) |
| This paper describes the power assistive algorithm and effectiveness of an end-effector typed walking rehabilitation robot capable of power assistance of lower extremity. The proposed walking rehabilitation robot has three walking modes; the first is the continuous passive mode (CPM) that power assistance is constantly provided, the second is the continuous active mode (CAM) that the patient has to walk without power assistance, and the third is the assisted passive mode (APM) which assists the patient during walking by recognizing the walking intention. |
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Data Acquisition and Coaching of Gait Rehabilitation |
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Suncheol Kwon(National Rehabilitation Center, Korea) |
| We aim to develop an artificial physical therapist that mimics a physical therapist who coaches patients, using a rehabilitation robot. We measured spatial movements of lower limb segments and muscle activities of lower limbs when subjects performed walking movements on a rehabilitation robot, and also recorded coaching contents from a therapist for correcting posture and maintaining attentiveness of subjects. We classified contents used in our experiments into three types. We plan to analyze correlations between measured signals and coach contents by using machine learning algorithms. |
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Novel Pathway of R&D of care robotic devices in Korea |
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Myung Joon Lim(National Rehabilitation Center, Korea) |
| Korea faces an aging population, and care robot market is expected to grow rapidly. This study addresses the need for care robotic devices, the definition of care robots, and the main considerations for care robot projects. Care robotic devices are based on robot and related technologies. It aims at solving the problems related to care that cannot be solved through conventional assistive technology devices. Based on care robot projects, it is expected that the quality of life of people with severely disabilities, the elderly, and the caregivers will be improved. |
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