OPTIMIZING KNEE JOINT REHABILITATION USING ROBOTIC ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN AN INTELLIGENT WEARABLE KNEE BRACE

• DOI: 10.1302/1358-992x.2023.13.080
• Publication Date: 2023-08-07T10:36:51Z
• Authors: Aiqin Liu; Kun Qian; Rafic Dorzi; Meernah Alabdullah; Sanjeev Anand; Niall Maher; Sarah Kingsbury; Philip Conaghan; Shane Xie
• Keywords: Powered exoskeleton; Motion Capture; Continuous passive motion

Abstract Introduction Knee braces are limited to providing passive support. There is currently no brace available both continuous monitoring and active robot-assisted movements of the knee joint. This project aimed develop a wearable intelligent motorised robotic support monitor rehabilitation for range conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation. can be used at home ambulatory movement obviating need hospital admissions. Methodology A sensing system motion was developed provide remote feedback clinicians real-time guidance patients. prototype an exoskeleton dynamic assistance help patients complete their exercise goals strengthen muscles. The accuracy reliability those functions were validated in human participants during exercises flexion/extension (FE) bed chair, sit-to-stand stand-to-sit. Results FE measurement from showed high (correlation coefficient 0.99°) participants. data that desired rotation fitted well with participant's rotation. indicated could coordinate by consistent assistance. development user interfaces underway. Conclusion successfully developed. Further this device use artificial intelligence has potential aid patient variety conditions.