| Budget Amount *help |
¥4,940,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,140,000)
Fiscal Year 2017: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
Fiscal Year 2016: ¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
Fiscal Year 2015: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
A wearable water-hydraulic power assist device has been developed for the upper limbs with an artificial muscle actuator. As this device uses the pressure of readily available tap water as a main power source, it does not need pumps or compressors; thus, it consumes very little electric power. In addition, this device is safe for users because an artificial muscle actuator comprises highly flexible and lightweight rubber with fiber. The results of experimental verification with research participants wearing the developed device demonstrate that the device can reduce the muscle activity of users.
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