An assistive robotic hand based on human computer interface (HCI) and shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator
Rehabilitation and assistive robotics is an emerging field of research where researchers are trying to develop tailored made robotic devices to address the challenge of disability. This paper presents a study on feedback controlled wearable robotic hand for grasping. The proposed design is compact...
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Springer
2017
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| Summary: | Rehabilitation and assistive robotics is an emerging field of research where researchers are trying to develop
tailored made robotic devices to address the challenge of disability. This paper presents a study on feedback
controlled wearable robotic hand for grasping. The proposed design is compact and sufficiently light to be
used as an assistive hand. It is tendon driven and jointless
structure that has the potential to be used as an
assistive device for stroke patients. The concept has been implemented for index and thumb fingers as a first
prototype to enable grasping. Shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator and bias force mechanism are used for the
purpose of hand’s flexion and extension. This paper describes the mechatronic design of the wearable hand,
simulation, modeling, and development of the actuation unit and sensory system. Experiments of open loop
controller were conducted to understand the hand characterization and grip force provided by index finger. A
feedback controller (proportional controller) was implemented for this prototype with gripping force as the
feedback parameter. It was observed that approximately 2.25 A current caused 4 cm displacement for SMA
actuator. The maximum temperature of the SMA actuator was achieved to be 100 °C. The attainable gripping
force was around 2 N for a load free finger. The conducted experiments showed promising results that
encourages further development on this. |
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