Optimized Child-Centered Textile Design for a Soft Robotic Glove in Pediatric RehabilitationCerebral palsy, a neurological condition affecting upper-limb mobility and coordination, poses challenges for designing rehabilitation devices that are functional, comfortable, and emotionally acceptable—key factors for therapeutic adherence in children. This...
Año de publicación: 2025
Evaluation of wrist and finger function in healthy children through music-based video game therapyBackground: Loss of hand and wrist function significantly limits daily activities, reducing independence and quality of life. Neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy are among the leading causes, often impairing...
Año de publicación: 2025
Finger and wrist rehabilitation system based on soft robotics
Soft robotics has shown clear benefits for hand rehabilitation therapies; however, most existing systems focus solely on adults, overlooking children's distinct biomechanical characteristics. Furthermore, these designs typically target either finger...
Año de publicación: 2025
Soft robotics has shown clear benefits for hand rehabilitation therapies; however, most existing systems focus solely on adults, overlooking children's distinct biomechanical characteristics. Furthermore, these designs typically target either finger...
Año de publicación: 2025
Design exploration and kinematic validation of a transtibial prosthesis using a 2SPU-RU parallel mechanismThis study presents the design exploration and kinematic validation of a transtibial prosthesis based on a 2SPU-RU parallel mechanism. The prototype is currently at Technology Readiness Level 3 (TRL 3),...
Año de publicación: 2025
Development of a Mechanical Thumb Prosthesis for Functional Restoration in Partial Amputations
Loss of thumb function due to partial amputations significantly affects the usability of the hand and the quality of life of users. Effective prosthetic solutions are required to restore functionality....
Año de publicación: 2025
Loss of thumb function due to partial amputations significantly affects the usability of the hand and the quality of life of users. Effective prosthetic solutions are required to restore functionality....
Año de publicación: 2025
Comparative Study of Human Gait Using 2D Video-Based Motion AnalysisThis study analyzes lower-limb joint kinematics during gait in five university students, using video-based motion capture with Kinovea. Reflective markers were placed on anatomical landmarks, and joint angles of the hip, knee,...
Año de publicación: 2025
Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Conventional and Sumo Deadlifts: Kinematics and Electromyography under Variable Load ConditionsThis study compares the conventional and sumo deadlift techniques under different load conditions, integrating kinematic and electromyographic (EMG) analysis to identify biomechanical differences. The results show that the biceps femoris...
Año de publicación: 2025
Comparative Analysis of Joint Torques During the Swing Phase of Human Gait
This study compares the torque profiles of the hip, knee and ankle during the swing phase of gait in ten healthy subjects using a MATLAB Simscape biomechanical model. Anthropometric dimensions...
Año de publicación: 2025
This study compares the torque profiles of the hip, knee and ankle during the swing phase of gait in ten healthy subjects using a MATLAB Simscape biomechanical model. Anthropometric dimensions...
Año de publicación: 2025
Identification of the Biomechanical Response of the Muscles that Contract the Most During Disfluencies in Stuttered Speech
Abstract: Stuttering, affecting approximately 1% of the global population, is a complex speech disorder significantly impacting individuals’ quality of life. Prior studies using electromyography (EMG) to examine orofacial muscle activity...
Año de publicación: 2024
Abstract: Stuttering, affecting approximately 1% of the global population, is a complex speech disorder significantly impacting individuals’ quality of life. Prior studies using electromyography (EMG) to examine orofacial muscle activity...
Año de publicación: 2024
A Soft Robotic Pneumatic Actuator for Flat Pinch Movement in Children Finger Rehabilitation: Design, Fabrication and Kinematic Analysis
Abstract: This research presents a comprehensive study on the development, analysis, and evaluation of a soft robotic pneumatic actuator specifically designed for finger children rehabilitation. The actuator’s design focused on...
Año de publicación: 2024
Abstract: This research presents a comprehensive study on the development, analysis, and evaluation of a soft robotic pneumatic actuator specifically designed for finger children rehabilitation. The actuator’s design focused on...
Año de publicación: 2024