Development of IoT based exoskeleton for monitoring elbow rehabilitation therapy

Vegurgama, Geevanthran (2021) Development of IoT based exoskeleton for monitoring elbow rehabilitation therapy. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The elbow joint is a complex articulation composed of the humeroulnar and humeroradial joint for flexion-extension movement. To perform essential daily activities the movement of elbow plays a crucial role. In addition, due to current connected systems and paradigms such as the Internet of Things (IoT) it is possible to develop advanced, effective and low-cost medical elbow exoskeleton that patients may have in their home. This proposed 1DOF will provide naturalistic range of movements of elbow (flexion / extension). This project presents an elbow exoskeleton which can monitor patient’s rehabilitation via gadgets such as mobile application and web server through qualitative data collection. These movements are widely used in rehabilitation therapy and could be performed efficiently with development of IoT based exoskeleton for monitoring elbow. Patient can save their rehabilitation status through data and the doctor can refer to the data at any location or time in case for future needed. For those who unable to lift their hand, servo motor will help them to assist to reach desired angle for rehabilitation process. The real time graph from IoT platform will determine the process of recovery of the elbow through data analysis. This project is important in clinical and health care because it is done without human support or physiotherapist.

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