Design Analysis of Motion Simulation for Development of Rehabilitation Device
A current study regarding the development of a rehabilitation device for lower extremity is presented. The device is specifically designed for rehabilitation of post-stroke patients who encounter walking weakness. The rehabilitation device is categorized as an active device that is power-driven by a DC motor. Its design was the outcome of improvements to counter the problems existed in the a newly developed prototype. A motion simulation was used to ratify the motion capability of the proposed design in the modelling design process. Analysis of kinematic and dynamic behavior of the motion simulation has been carried out. The smoothness of the mechanical movement and the linear velocity provided by the device are acceptable as additional work of the design process. Based on a statistical analysis, the study found that there is no significant difference from the motor torque requirement even though the angular velocity of the motor was changed substantially.