Development of a body weight canceling system using a new pneumatic artificial muscle

2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25350672
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
• Research Institution: Akita Prefectural University
• Principal Investigator: Saito Naoki 秋田県立大学, システム科学技術学部, 准教授 (60315645)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): SATOH Toshiyuki 秋田県立大学, システム科学技術学部, 准教授 (40315635)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
• Keywords: 空気圧 / 人工筋肉 / 体重免荷

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We tried to develop a body weight canceling system driven by a new pneumatic artificial muscle. In this project, we developed several basic technologies for achieving the body weight canceling system. First, we improved the pressure tightness and endurance of a new pneumatic artificial muscle. Next, we controlled vertical force control system by using this pneumatic artificial muscle. In addition, we proposed a horizontal force detection system in order to detect the direction of movement of those who use the body weight canceling system. And we carried out the walking experiment using the body weight canceling system. In the experiment, we confirmed the effectiveness of this system for reducing the muscle's activity of the leg.

Free Research Field

空気圧、メカトロニクス