Development of Active Support Splint driven by Pneumatic Soft Actuator (ASSIST)

• DOI: 10.1109/robot.2005.1570171
• Publication Date: 2006-01-18T18:42:54Z
• Authors: D. Sasaki; T. Noritsugu; M. Takaiwa
• Keywords: Pneumatic actuator; Interface (matter)

In this study, in order to realize an assist of independent life for the elderly or people need care and relieve a physical burden worker, active support splint driven by pneumatic soft actuator (ASSIST) has been developed. ASSIST consists plastic interface with palm arm two rotary-type actuators put both sides appliance. paper, fundamental characteristics is described, then effectiveness experimentally discussed. Finally, operation based on human intention described.