- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Robot Manipulation and Learning
- Experimental Learning in Engineering
- Robotics and Automated Systems
- Teleoperation and Haptic Systems
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Robotic Path Planning Algorithms
- Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Hand Gesture Recognition Systems
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Iterative Learning Control Systems
- Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
University of Craiova
2013-2024
This paper presents a ROS-based control application for robotic platform, using the Gazebo 3D simulator that will allow user to see and understand simulation moving of mobile robot through predefined map before being used in real world. Usually, developers field robotics need test, verify validate dynamics specific environments. Nowadays, availability virtual tools allows create working environments, do targeted robots' dynamics. approach highly reduces times necessary preparing...
This paper is a component of research project regarding the design and development an Intelligent Haptic Robot-Glove for rehabilitation patients that have diagnosis cerebrovascular accident. In this paper, control system hand exoskeleton discussed. order to avoid complex problems given by distributed sensor network, treats problem compliance force using observers: velocity observer, observer disturbance observer. Two solutions are First, effects eliminated cascade closed loop with observers....
This paper presents the implementation of an automation laboratory with virtual, remote, real-time and simulated experiments for a workstation (body feed-positioning station, part Flexible Manufacturing System FMS-200) benefits application Virtual Reality, Telematics 3D simulation in Control Engineering education. Beyond theoretical training based on Internet, practical remote use labs tends to hold important place. The aims all developed are improve students or engineers field automation,...
This paper presents the research activities and results which have been obtained to develop robotic gloves its control system be used for post-stroke hand rehabilitation. The practical development are shown from a mechanical, sensorial point of view. work is focused on developing lightweight low-cost glove by patients in order regain their movements. Robotic tele-operation was implemented with glove, having attached blending sensors, or mobile device (phone) Android.
This paper is based on a research project regarding the design and development of an Intelligent Haptic Robot-Glove (IHRG) for rehabilitation patients that have diagnosis cerebrovascular accident. The IHRG exoskeleton supports human hand activities by using control architecture dexterous grasping manipulation. medical device acts in parallel to order compensate some lost function. A novel approach assistive considered, "mechatronic approach" integration mechanical structure, sensory,...
This paper will introduce the need for upper limb rehabilitation and gives one possible solution with robotics. In addition, it present research objectives, medical technical requirements analysis an robotic system. attempts to use principles of user-centered design guide Designing a usable system must address needs its users.
This paper presents ongoing research activities for the designing and development of an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system needed by Prokinetic Rehabilitation Clinic. therapists identified need a passive (RRS) with 3 degrees freedom limb. The medical technical requirements analysis system, video motion were carried out, mechanical, actuation, control systems human-machine interface RRS designed developed. results developing are presented here.
This paper presents the hardware and software developments that have been achieved implemented in robotic gloves for hand rehabilitation post-stroke. The practical results are shown prove functionalities of common operating conditions. work focused on development a lightweight low-cost glove patients can wear use to recover functionality. We developed some structures glove, as exoskeleton soft glove. comparison these structures.
This paper presents a Web-based remote laboratory that gives remotely located students the opportunity to experiment different navigation algorithms on mobile robot connected Internet. The e-learning system consists of Web interface allows uploading program robot, access on-board video camera and monitor state variables.
This paper presents the research activities and results for robotic glove development with application in robotics rehabilitation. In order to implement a good movement of fingers human hand motion was analysed by image processing. proposes control scheme dedicated underactuated intention maximizing capabilities using position information.
This paper is based on the results of a research project regarding design and development an Intelligent Haptic Robot-Glove (IHRG) for rehabilitation patients that have diagnosis cerebrovascular accident. The IHRG exoskeleton supports human hand activities by using control architecture dexterous grasping manipulation. five-fingered assistive robotic glove designed with mechanical compliance finger. biomechanical elements are considering: motion in different planes, adapted to patient's hand,...
Hemiparesis is a frequent outcome of brain damage (e.g., after stroke). There diversity rehabilitation systems which have been designed for restoring the upper or lower limb functions in individuals with disabilities resulting from spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke and muscle dystrophy. These are based either on functional electrical stimulation (FES) robots haptic interfaces. This paper presents some these by our research team, as well new trends using brain-computer interfaces patient's...
This paper presents the research activities and results for robotic glove development with application in robotics rehabilitation. In order to implement a good movement of fingers human hand motion was analysed by image processing tele-operated developed. Some mechanical structures actuation systems were tested. this paper, control system rehabilitation exoskeleton is presented. proposes scheme dedicated underactuated intention maximizing capabilities using position information.
The paper presents the work for development of a telematics application robotics field. First, it was developed client-server and then Web based application. A range remote experiments with mobile robot particular emphasis on motor control, obstacle avoidance, image processing their to trajectory control can be done by users. users learn microcontroller programming, sensor use, path planning, following. idea is able perform real experiments, in time, equipment, but over Internet. user...
In this paper we study several techniques regarding the parameter estimation for a rehabilitation hand exoskeleton. Several solutions control system are proposed and discussed. The technical constraints determine difficulty of sensor placement on exoskeleton area. order to avoid these problems, disturbance torque observer is used. Two proposed. First, discuss conventional with velocity force observers. Then, used compensate compliance effects human actuation torque. simulation examples prove methods.
The aim of this work is the lower limb motion analysis in order to use results design an adaptive robotic system for rehabilitation limbs and implement control algorithms. project aims obtain intelligent architecture (3 degrees freedom) that can perform trajectories similar a (hip, ankle, knee).
Present physical rehabilitation practice implies one-to-one therapist - patient interactions. This leads to shortage of therapists and high costs for or healthcare insurance systems. Along with Prokinetic Rehabilitation Clinic, we proposed a new intelligent, adaptive robotic system (RAPMES), which can provide the protocols, defined by therapist, wrist elbow upper limb, considering reactions based on real-time feedback. RAPMES is passive (RRS) 3 degrees freedom, assists process elbow, forearm...
The pick and place mechatronic structures have a wide use in the industrial world. From semi finished positioning systems, to planting parts, welding engraving cutting machining, or 3D printers. In this paper authors proposed create complete system, with low price, able reconfigure entire system by using an HMI interface, developed authors, through minimal intervention on adaptation of z axis specific application. Thus, can be set up via interface support drawing, cutting, laser printer....
This paper presents real, simulated and remote experiments for the process stations, part of a flexible manufacturing system, benefits application virtual reality telematics in electrical engineering education. An introduction to basic concepts description stations are provided. The real on station presented. A telematic structure was created with stations. Finally, ldquovirtual repairrdquo is discussed. All these methods improved educational process.