摘要:
The present invention is directed to an autonomous exoskeleton device (30) that includes one or more actuators, one or more controllers (15), one or more sensors (7, 8, 16, 17) with one or more unidirectional transmissions. The present invention provides a mechanical joint in parallel with a biological joint. The exoskeleton device (30) preferably includes and electric motor (1) and winch, chain, belt, cam transmission or other mechanism (3) for providing unidirectional force to assist rotation about the biologic joint. Moreover, a controller (15), a motor angle sensor (16, 17), joint angle sensor (7, 8) and/or force sensor may be used for additional control and monitoring of the device (30). The motor (1) may be any type of motor, but is preferably brushless in configuration where its diameter is larger than its length to provide a compact and lightweight exoskeleton device (30).
摘要:
A method is provided for monitoring and managing muscle activity and soft tissue loading. The method includes providing to a subject a plurality of sensors for measuring muscle activity and soft tissue loading levels; directing the subject to undertake a program of exercise; measuring muscle activity and soft tissue loading during the program of exercise; comparing the measured muscle activity and soft tissue loading levels against calibrated muscle activity and soft tissue loading levels for the subject; and alerting the subject if the comparison of measured muscle activity and soft tissue loading levels against calibrated muscle activity and soft tissue loading levels indicates that a desirable level of muscle activity and/or soft tissue loading is being exceeded.
摘要:
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including at least one sensor, and at least one actuator that operates responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one sensor to selectively constrict or selectively dilate at least one flexible compression garment. Such selective constriction or dilation of the at least one flexible compression garment against at least one body part can improve muscle functioning or joint functioning during an activity, such as a sport or other activity.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods and devices for repairing articular surfaces in a knee joint. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable for each patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. Kits are also provided to enable customized repairs to be performed.
摘要:
There is provided an ergonomic chair (100) which is produced from flat components. The components may be made of paper. The components are designed using parametric equations which take the targeted user's proportions into account. The components are then folded, joined, and coated with strengthening material. The chair (100) has a seat (103), a base (101), and three legs (102) connecting the seat (103) to the base (101). The base (101) contains a counterweight mass (134) for keeping the chair (100) in a default upright position. The base (101) contains an accelerometer (139) which can transmit data to a computing device (612) to track a user's posture and other health-related data.
摘要:
A joint sensor system includes: an implantable joint camera assembly; an optional data communication device coupled to the joint camera assembly; a data processing device for collecting joint data; and a display coupled to the data processing device for monitoring the joint interface using the joint camera assembly.
摘要:
There is provided an ergonomic chair (100) which is produced from flat components. The components may be made of paper. The components are designed using parametric equations which take the targeted user's proportions into account. The components are then folded, joined, and coated with strengthening material. The chair (100) has a seat (103), a base (101), and three legs (102) connecting the seat (103) to the base (101). The base (101) contains a counterweight mass (134) for keeping the chair (100) in a default upright position. The base (101) contains an accelerometer (139) which can transmit data to a computing device (612) to track a user's posture and other health-related data.