6 accepted papers
A strap is a frequently utilized component for securing wearable robots to their users in order to facilitate force transmission between humans and the devices. For the appropriate function of the wearable robot, the pressure between the strap and the skin should be maintained appropriately. Due to…
As the aging of society continues to accelerate, the number of elderly patients is increasing, as is the demand for manpower to care for them. In particular, there is an urgent need for bedridden patient care. However, limitations in the supply of human resources have caused an increase in the burde…
In this study, a new type of sling for assisting bedridden patients is developed using a pneumatic growing mechanism. Growing Sling focuses on minimizing the labor input of the caregivers by automating the sling insertion and retraction process while maintaining safety and comfort. Improvements over…
This paper presents the development of a polymer-based tendon-driven wearable robotic hand, Exo-Glove Poly. Unlike the previously developed Exo-Glove, a fabric-based tendon-driven wearable robotic hand, Exo-Glove Poly was developed using silicone to allow for sanitization between users in multiple-u
A soft wearable robot with a tendon drive is a promising technology that enables a wearable robot to be compact and lightweight. A soft tendon routing system was previously proposed to apply a tendon drive to a soft wearable robot.
A soft wearable robot, which is an emerging type of wearable robot, can take advantage of tendon-driven mechanisms with a Bowden cable. These tendon-driven mechanisms benefits soft wearable robots because the actuator can be remotely placed and the transmission is very compact. However, it is diffic…