ABSTRACT
Upper limb functional decline is a common result of neurological injury following stroke. Active recovery includes exercises to improve motor function. Machine-assisted systems have been widely used in stroke rehabilitation, and provide consistent, intensive repetitive upper limb motion exercises. However, the current exoskeletons are expensive and unsuitable for home use. We propose the use of 3D printing technology to develop a light-weight (~5 kg) wearable elbow exoskeleton designed with upper limb support, multi-axis hinge joints, and miniature electric push rods.
