6 accepted papers
In robotics and biomechanics, accurately determining joint parameters and computing the corresponding forward and inverse kinematics are critical yet often challenging tasks, especially when dealing with highly individualized and partly unknown systems. This paper unveils a cutting-edge kinematic op…
This study presents the development and validation of an innovative hand exoskeleton designed for the re-habilitation of patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a condition frequently arising post-injury or surgeries. The prototype is tailored for the hand, a region commonly affected by…
This study presents an innovative test rig engineered to explore the kinematic and viscoelastic characteristics of human specimen hands. The rig features eight force-controlled motors linked to muscle tendons, enabling precise stimulation of hand specimens. Hand movements are monitored through an op…
The use of pointed or edged tools or objects is one of the most challenging aspects of today’s application of physical human-robot interaction (pHRI). One reason for this is that the severity of harm caused by such edged or pointed impactors is less well studied than for blunt impactors. Consequentl…
Safety for physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) is a major concern for all application domains. While current standardization for industrial robot applications provide safety constraints that address the onset of pain in blunt impacts, these impact thresholds are difficult to use on edged or poin