Design Optimization of the Lift Mechanism in the Robotic Walking Training Device Using the Engineering Design Methodology

• DOI: 10.3390/app14010327
• Publication Date: 2023-12-29T14:15:11Z
• Authors: Austin Bourgeois; Brian Rice; Chung-Hyun Goh
• Keywords: Gait training; Lift (data mining)

Partial paralysis caused by spinal cord injury (SCI) or stroke are two of the most prevalent forms physical disability. Through proper gait training, people with incomplete SCI have more potential to retain regain ability walk than those complete SCI. To help patients who these disabilities function walking unassisted, robotic training device (RWTD) has been developed perform rehabilitation. This research plays a pivotal role in advancing medical technology and rehabilitation conducting comprehensive evaluation comparison three lift mechanisms. Specifically, mechanisms designed reposition patient, using RWTD, from supine vertical position. Addressing crucial gap supporting placing devices, design optimization was performed engineering process. approach utilizes sophisticated techniques, including CAD modeling, motion analysis, structural analysis finite element Pugh decision matrix. The findings offer valuable insights for optimizing contributing enhancement patient-centric care. ensures focus on safety, efficiency, comfort process, broader implications evolution devices.