Upper Limb Bionic Orthoses: General Overview and Forecasting Changes
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Abstract
Using robotics in modern medicine is slowly becoming a common practice. However, there are still important life science fields which are currently devoid of such advanced technology. A noteworthy example of a life sciences field which would benefit from process automation and advanced robotic technology is rehabilitation of the upper limb with the use of an orthosis. Here, we present the state-of-the-art and prospects for development of mechanical design, actuator technology, control systems, sensor systems, and machine learning methods in rehabilitation engineering. Moreover, current technical solutions, as well as forecasts on improvement, for exoskeletons are presented and reviewed. The overview presented might be the cornerstone for future research on advanced rehabilitation engineering technology, such as an upper limb bionic orthosis.
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OpenAlex topics: Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery · Muscle activation and electromyography studies · Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
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