Development of a Low-Cost EEG-Controlled Hand Exoskeleton 3D Printed on Textiles.

ABSTRACT: Stroke survivors can be affected by motor deficits in the hand. Robotic equipment associated with brain-machine interfaces (BMI) may aid the motor rehabilitation of these patients. BMIs involving orthotic control by motor imagery practices have been successful in restoring stroke patients' movements. However, there is still little acceptance of the robotic devices available, either by patients and clinicians, mainly because of the high costs involved. Motivated by this context, this work aims to design and construct the Hand Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation Objectives (HERO) to recover extension and flexion movements of the fingers. A three-dimensional (3D) printing technique in association with textiles was used to produce a lightweight and wearable device. 3D-printed actuators have also be

SUBMITTER: Araujo RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8267155 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature