US 2013/0158444 A1 · Robotic System for Simulating a Wearable Device and Method of Use

Abstract

A robotic system for simulating a wearable device actuation delivery mechanism and the source removed from the actuation delivery mechanism that is linked to the actuation delivery mechanism by at least one cable. A sensing system detects a physiological feature of the subject and, based on feedback from the sensing system, a control system linked to both the sensing system and the actuation source modulates the actuation source, and thereby modulating actuation of the joint of a subject in response to the physiological future sensed by the sensing system. A method for simulating a wearable robotic system employs the robotic system of the invention to thereby provide a model on which to base design of an ambulatory prosthetic for a subject.

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Dependent claims

A robotic system for simulating a wearable device, comprising:

a) an actuation delivery mechanism suitable for fitting to a subject and capable of delivering force to a prosthesis or physiological joint of the subject;
b) an actuation source remote from the actuation delivery mechanism;
c) at least one cable linking the actuation source to the actuation delivery mechanism, whereby force can be transmitted between the actuation source and the actuation delivery mechanism;
d) a sensing system that detects a physiological feature of the subject;
and
e) a control system linked to the sensing system and the actuation source, whereby the control system modulates the actuation source and thereby modulates actuation of the prosthesis or physiological joint in response to the physiological feature sensed by the sensing system.

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Robotic System for Simulating a Wearable Device and Method of Use

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