Abstract:
A palm-supported finger rehabilitation training device comprises a mounting base, a finger rehabilitation training mechanism mounted on the mounting base, and a driving mechanism for driving the finger rehabilitation training mechanism; wherein the finger rehabilitation training mechanism comprises four independent and structurally identical combined transmission devices for finger training corresponding to a forefinger, a middle finger, a ring finger and a little finger of a human hand, respectively, and the mounting base is provided with a supporting surface capable of supporting a human palm; wherein each combined transmission device for finger training comprises an MP movable chute, a PIP fingerstall, a DIP fingerstall and a connecting rod transmission mechanism; a force sensor is provided to acquire force feedback information to determine and control force stability, and a space sensor is provided to acquire space angle information to control space positions of fingers in real time.
Abstract:
Methods and systems are disclosed for capturing sensor data collected by a personal massaging device with associated sensors, analyzing the data, determining biofeedback data based on the sensor data, and according to some embodiments generating a sexual response profile based on the biofeedback data and a model of human sexual response. Data may be collected and analyzed for a number of uses, including but not limited to: (1) studying human sexual response, (2) adjusting outputs of the personal massaging device based on preset conditions, (3) treating sexual dysfunction conditions, and (4) improving sexual experiences.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the exoskeleton structure is fastened to the body of the user by a brace and at the foot level. The exoskeleton includes at least one set of three joints corresponding to the hip abduction/adduction, the hip flexion/extension and the knee flexion/extension, wherein the architecture of the exoskeleton is compatible with a set of different removable, adaptable and backdrivable actuation units dedicated to each joints and remotely located around the trunk of the user to decrease inertia and mass on the distal segments, wherein each joint can be modularily let free, constrained by a visco-elastic mechanism or actuated by one corresponding actuation unit.
Abstract:
A gait training apparatus includes a wire configured to directly or indirectly pull a trainee's leg fitted with a gait assist device from a position above the trainee's head; a control unit configured to control a motor that applies a pulling force to the wire, thereby adjusting the pulling force; and a housing mechanism configured to retract or release the wire in response to a motion of the leg. The control unit controls the motor such that the pulling force is adjusted to a predetermined pulling force that is independent of the speed, when a speed at which the housing mechanism retracts or releases the wire is within a prescribed range defined in advance and including zero. The control unit controls the motor such that the pulling force is adjusted to a pulling force calculated based on the speed, when the speed is out of the prescribed range.
Abstract:
A massage unit includes a treatment member; an arm that supports the treatment member; a drive shaft that supports the arm and causes the treatment member to approach and be separated with respect to a treatment target site; a movable portion that causes the treatment member to be operable in a direction of being separated from the treatment target site when the treatment member comes into contact with the treatment target site by a force equal to or greater than predetermined strength; and biasing means for biasing the treatment member in an approaching direction.
Abstract:
Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a natural-gait therapy device for enabling a user with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to independently transition between a locked standing position and a user controlled coordinated natural-gait movement, the method including an unlocking of a left and a right foot movement members, rotating one of the unlocked left and right movement members to a half-period gait position that is 180 degrees out of phase with the un-rotated one of the left and right movement members, coupling the left and right movement members in the 180 degree phase differential orientation, and rotating both left and right leg movement members in a natural-gait motion. In some embodiments, the left and right movement members may be uncoupled to permit a gravity assisted return to a standing position. The transition between the standing and the natural-gait motion may facilitate a user to stand before or sit after performing natural-gait therapy.
Abstract:
A method for automated CPR includes controlling a position of a compression element during movement of the compression element from an initial starting position (P0) of a first compression cycle to a first compression position (P1) corresponding to a first compression depth and back to a rest position of the compression element. After, the rest position has been reached, the method includes controlling a force exerted on the compression element, to ensure that the compression element stays in contact or re-contacts with the chest while allowing the chest to move upward due to ventilation, prior to the start of a second compression cycle.
Abstract:
An exercise balance board may have at least a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.
Abstract:
A wearable action-assistance device includes a hip frame to be worn on hips of a wearer, a lower limb frame to be worn on a lower limb of the wearer, a plurality of drive portions provided on the lower limb frame to correspond to joints of the wearer and configured to generate an assistive force on joints of the wearer, a control portion that controls the drive portions based on a signal caused by an action of the wearer, and an operable operation unit provided near the hip frame. The operation unit includes a plurality of operation buttons corresponding to the respective joints for setting an assistive force to joints of the wearer at the plurality of drive portions. The plurality of operation buttons is, when viewed from a back face side of the hip frame, arranged to correspond to a positional relationship between the drive portions.
Abstract:
A wearable action-assistance device includes a hip frame that is capable of being worn on hips of a wearer, a lower limb frame that is capable of being worn on a lower limb of the wearer, a plurality of drive portions provided on the lower limb frame in correspondence with joints of the wearer, and a control portion that controls the drive portions based on a signal that is caused by an action of the wearer. The lower limb frame has a variable shape portion that can bend a portion other than the drive portions to left and right to adjust a flexion angle thereof.