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JRM Vol.24 No.5 pp. 743-753
doi: 10.20965/jrm.2012.p0743
(2012)

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Basic Research of “MR-PLEMO”: 2-D Passive-Type Rehabilitation System for Upper Limbs Using MR Fluid Brake

Makoto Haraguchi* and Junji Furusho**

*Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan

**Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Fukui University of Technology, 3-6-1 Gakuen, Fukui 910-8505, Japan

Received:
October 28, 2011
Accepted:
March 9, 2012
Published:
October 20, 2012
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Keywords:
2-D force display system, passive-type, MR fluid, MR fluid brake, rehabilitation
Abstract
Rehabilitation for the upper limbs is important for elderly people, people who have suffered strokes, and so on. In recent years, the need for rehabilitation support systems is increasing that use force display systems. When using a force display system, it is most important to ensure safety mechanically in order to prevent operators from hurting subjects. Conventional force display systems are active systems with actuators and these systems may become dangerous when going out of control. Passive force display systems with only passive elements are, however, thought to be an effective method for assuring inherent safety. In this paper, we evaluate force display ability for a 2-D passive-type force display system using fast-response MR (Magneto-Rheological) fluid brakes in order to apply this system to rehabilitation training.
Cite this article as:
M. Haraguchi and J. Furusho, “Basic Research of “MR-PLEMO”: 2-D Passive-Type Rehabilitation System for Upper Limbs Using MR Fluid Brake,” J. Robot. Mechatron., Vol.24 No.5, pp. 743-753, 2012.
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