Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2014, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3): 488-492.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.03.026

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Man-machine interface design of a rehabilitation training equipment

Zhang Ke-xuan1, Su Zhi-jian1, Gao Zhen-kui1, Lin Neng-tao1, Zhu Hui-yu2   

  1. 1 Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, China; 2 Henan Provincial Productivity Promotion Center, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, China
  • Online:2014-01-15 Published:2014-01-15
  • About author:Zhang Ke-xuan, Studying for master’s degree, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Rehabilitation training equipments play an important role in the rehabilitation treatment. Because of poor muscle strength and joint mobility in patients, we must guarantee the safety of rehabilitation training equipments.
OBJECTIVE: To design a new suitable man-machine interface that ensures patients can use rehabilitation equipments and even parts of fitness equipments safely.
METHODS: Through user experience research, we found the flaws of the existing rehabilitation equipment. Depending on the principles of ergonomics, we designed a new man-machine interface for upper limb exercise through survey and computer-aided design.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The new man-machine interface program achieves the rapid wear and discharge between patients and rehabilitation training equipment, and importantly, it can automatically separate people from the equipment when the patient's body discomforts or equipment failure appears. What’s more, this man-machine interface can be promoted to other fitness equipments. As a result, rehabilitation training for patients will be more convenient.


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Key words:  man-machine systems, human engineering, rehabiliation, hemiplegia, aged, disabled persons

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