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View article: Design and Prototype of L-CADEL.v5 Elbow Assisting Device
Design and Prototype of L-CADEL.v5 Elbow Assisting Device Open
A new version of the L-CADEL elbow joint assisting device is presented as version v5. The design is revised based on the experience of previous versions and on the requirements that consider the application for physical exercise for the el…
View article: Design and Performance of Table ASSIST-EW: An Assisting Device for Elbow and Wrist
Design and Performance of Table ASSIST-EW: An Assisting Device for Elbow and Wrist Open
This paper presents the design and performance of Table ASSIST-EW, a portable adaptable user-friendly cable-driven device that can be used on a table to support elbow and wrist exercises. This device is intended for older adults who experi…
View article: A novel method for detecting sit-to-stand intent using mechanical toe stimulus with foot reaction forces
A novel method for detecting sit-to-stand intent using mechanical toe stimulus with foot reaction forces Open
Sit-to-stand (STS) motion is an essential daily activity. However, this motion becomes increasingly difficult for older adults as their muscle strength declines with age. To assist individuals in standing up while maximizing their muscle s…
View article: Design of a Mobile Assisting Robot for Blind and Elderly People
Design of a Mobile Assisting Robot for Blind and Elderly People Open
This paper presents the design, development, and experimental evaluation of a hybrid wheel–leg guide robot intended to assist blind and elderly people with mobility tasks indoors and outdoors. The design requirements are derived from an an…
View article: Design of an Earthquake Simulator Based on a Cable Driven Parallel Robot
Design of an Earthquake Simulator Based on a Cable Driven Parallel Robot Open
Due to the fact that an earthquake cannot be predicted, the simulation of earthquakes using earthquake simulators is of great importance. An earthquake simulator is a device that reproduces the seismic waves that all generated by an earthq…
View article: Design and analysis of WELiBot for assisting upper limb motion
Design and analysis of WELiBot for assisting upper limb motion Open
Upper limb motor dysfunction significantly impacts daily activities and quality of life for individuals with stroke. Existing assistive robots often struggle to balance portability, ease of use, and motion assistance. This research present…
View article: Problemas y requisitos en el diseño de un robot de guiado para personas ciegas y mayores
Problemas y requisitos en el diseño de un robot de guiado para personas ciegas y mayores Open
La Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles (ONCE) y el Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) estiman que hay aproximadamente 72 000 personas ciegas o con discapacidad visual grave registradas en España. Además, si se tiene en cuenta a …
View article: Problemas y diseño conceptual de un dispositivo accionado por cable para asistencia de hombro, codo y muñeca
Problemas y diseño conceptual de un dispositivo accionado por cable para asistencia de hombro, codo y muñeca Open
Este trabajo ofrece un análisis del problema del movimiento asistido en relación con la anatomía del brazo humano, así como el diseño conceptual de un dispositivo actuado por cables destinado a ejercitar el movimiento asistido en las artic…
View article: Research activities of LARM2 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata
Research activities of LARM2 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata Open
In this paper, the activities of the Laboratory of Robot Mechatronics (LARM2) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata are reported. LARM2 has been established in 2019 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata to renew a lab with 3 decades of act…
View article: A note on History of Rome school of TMM
A note on History of Rome school of TMM Open
In this paper a historical survey is presented on distinguished figures and activities evolution in the fields of TMM (today MMS) within the academic frames of the school of engineering in Rome. As in many other Italian University, the mod…
View article: Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device
Design and Performance of a Neurosurgery Assisting Device Open
This paper presents a new design solution for a neurosurgery-assisting device (NeurADe) based on a 3-RPS parallel kinematic mechanism. The NeurADe design employs compact linear actuators to accurately insert a cannula into specific areas o…
View article: Evaluación de palanca sensorizada para ejercicios de brazo en experiencias de laboratorio
Evaluación de palanca sensorizada para ejercicios de brazo en experiencias de laboratorio Open
En este trabajo se evalúa un prototipo de laboratorio consistente en una palanca sensorizada para la realización de ejercicios asistidos de miembros superiores. El diseño completo del dispositivo es llevado a cabo con elementos de bajo cos…
View article: Design of a Cable-Driven Finger Exoskeleton
Design of a Cable-Driven Finger Exoskeleton Open
Motion assistance is a growing need that is linked to the aging of the population, and solutions are required with adequate structures and functionality. Specific attention is paid to finger exoskeletons both for motion exercises and for r…
View article: Selected Papers from MEDER 2024: Advances of Mechanism Design for Robotic Machines
Selected Papers from MEDER 2024: Advances of Mechanism Design for Robotic Machines Open
This Special Issue aims to promote and circulate the recent developments and achievements of the international community in the field of Robot Design within Mechanism and Machine Science, ranging from theoretical contributions to experimen…
View article: A novel adaptable finger rehabilitation device
A novel adaptable finger rehabilitation device Open
Human fingers are essential for many everyday activities, making them vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Finger rehabilitation may be required to restore key functions like range of motion, strength, agility, neurological recovery, and p…
View article: Kinematic design and analysis of a novel overconstraint walking mechanism
Kinematic design and analysis of a novel overconstraint walking mechanism Open
Walking mechanisms offer advantages over wheels or tracks for locomotion but often require complex designs. This paper presents the kinematic design and analysis of a novel overconstrained spatial a single degree-of-freedom leg mechanism f…
View article: Design and Testing of a Wearable System for Monitoring Car Drivers
Design and Testing of a Wearable System for Monitoring Car Drivers Open
The increasing concern over driver safety has led to the development of various monitoring systems aimed at assessing the physiological state of drivers. This paper presents the design development and testing of a wearable system that moni…
View article: Effects of Independent Links of the Lower Leg on the Ankle Joint in Walking Assistance
Effects of Independent Links of the Lower Leg on the Ankle Joint in Walking Assistance Open
There is an urgent need for a gait assisting device that simultaneously compensates for the loss of gait function reducing ankle plantarflexion torque and limited dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM). In this work, a walking assistance is pr…
View article: Problems and Design of a Powered Mechanism-Based Car Child Restraint System
Problems and Design of a Powered Mechanism-Based Car Child Restraint System Open
Vehicle collisions can cause serious injury or even death to passengers, especially children aged 1–12 years. Hence, child restraint systems are now subject to legislative requirements for the development of better solutions. This paper pr…
View article: Italian Mechanism Models from Blotto Catalogue in Late XIX Century
Italian Mechanism Models from Blotto Catalogue in Late XIX Century Open
View article: A Low-Cost Vision-Based Analysis of Human Walking
A Low-Cost Vision-Based Analysis of Human Walking Open
This paper presents a low-cost vision-based analysis of human walking, focusing on the evaluation using two motion capture technologies: Kinect and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU). The Kinect sensor provides a markerless, depth-based appr…
View article: Interactions between Italy and Spain in the Field of Mechanism and Machine Science
Interactions between Italy and Spain in the Field of Mechanism and Machine Science Open
View article: Test Results and Considerations for Design Improvements of L-CADEL v.3 Elbow-Assisting Device
Test Results and Considerations for Design Improvements of L-CADEL v.3 Elbow-Assisting Device Open
The elbow-assisting device, L-CADEL, was analyzed by testing a prototype of design version three (v3) with the aim of discussing design improvements to solve problems and improve operational performance. The test results reported are from …
View article: Design and Performance of a Planetary Gearbox with Two DOFs
Design and Performance of a Planetary Gearbox with Two DOFs Open
The article aims to describe the design and operation of a fundamentally new self-regulating planetary transmission, which, without a control system, changes the gear ratio under the influence of a variable external load. A self-regulating…
View article: Challenges in service robot devices for elderly motion assistance
Challenges in service robot devices for elderly motion assistance Open
Motion assistance for elderly people is a field of application for service robotic systems that can be characterized by requirements and constraints of human–machine interaction and by the specificity of the user’s conditions. The main asp…
View article: The Problems and Design of a Neck Dummy
The Problems and Design of a Neck Dummy Open
This paper addresses the biomechanical requirements and design of a neck dummy for assessing neck injury risks. The need for an accurate biomechanical representation of the human neck in crash tests is highlighted, emphasizing the importan…
View article: Design and Testing of Almaty Ankle Exoskeleton V.2
Design and Testing of Almaty Ankle Exoskeleton V.2 Open
This paper presents the development and testing of the passive Almaty Ankle Exoskeleton V.2. The device features a new design with three electric linear actuators, and the shin and foot platforms are connected by links with spherical and u…
View article: Challenges for Workspace Analysis of Manipulators
Challenges for Workspace Analysis of Manipulators Open
A survey of the analysis of the workspace of manipulators is presented with the aim of outlining fundamental characteristics still of current interest and source of research, also referring to the direct experiences of the author. The topi…
View article: Design of a Tripod LARMbot Arm
Design of a Tripod LARMbot Arm Open
A new design for humanoid arms is presented based on a tripod mechanism that is actuated by linear servomotors. A specific prototype is built and tested, with the results of performance characterization verifying a possible implementation …
View article: Design of a Compliant Sternum Prosthesis for Improving Respiratory Dynamics
Design of a Compliant Sternum Prosthesis for Improving Respiratory Dynamics Open
This study presents a novel approach to sternum prosthesis design, aiming to address the limitations of the current solutions by employing compliant mechanisms. The research focuses on developing a prosthetic design capable of generating l…