Abstract
This project is aimed to provide a textile pneumatic actuator capable of generating a 180° rotary motion. The prototype is intended for the rehabilitation of the elbow joint. It boasts: the use of biocompatible materials, low weight, small dimensions, low hysteresis and uniform motion. The actuator shows good extension characteristics and a good stability. In the article, are presented: the project, the prototype, and the results of measurements, which show the actuator torque.
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Raparelli, T., Ivanov, A., Palladino, F.E. (2018). Textile Rotary Pneumatic Actuator for Rehabilitation. In: Ferraresi, C., Quaglia, G. (eds) Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics. RAAD 2017. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 49. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61276-8_77
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