Conceptualization of an exoskeleton Continuous Passive Motion(CPM) device using a link structure.

This study is about developing an exoskeleton Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) with the same Range of Motion (ROM) and instant center of rotation as the human knee. The key feature in constructing a CPM is an accurate alignment with the human knee joint enabling it to deliver the same movements as the actual body on the CPM. In this research, we proposed an exoskeleton knee joint through kinematic interpretation, measured the knee joint torque generated while using a CPM and applied it to the device. Thus, this new exoskeleton type CPM will allow precise alignment with the human knee joint, and follow the same ROM as the human knee in any position. © 2011 IEEE

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Kyu-Jung Kim, Min-Sung Kang, Youn-Sung Choi, Jungsoo Han, Changsoo Han. Conceptualization of an exoskeleton Continuous Passive Motion(CPM) device using a link structure. IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]. 2011;2011:5975494

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