Overview
- Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the University of Florence, Italy
- Presents a novel, patient-centred design approach of portable exoskeletons
- Describes the applications of optimization-based techniques in the design of wearable devices
Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
Keywords
- Aluminum Hand Exoskeleton
- Mechanism Optimization
- Topology Optimization
- Optimization-based Scaling Procedure
- Portable Hand Exoskeletons
- Hand Motion Models
- Motion Analysis of Hand Exoskeletons
- Patient-centred Design
- Kineto-static Analysis
- Force and Torque on Joints
- Actuation System Design
- Back Frame Design
- Design of Joints
About this book
This book describes the development of portable, wearable, and highly customizable hand exoskeletons to aid patients suffering from hand disabilities. It presents an original approach for the design of human hand motion assistance devices that relies on (i) an optimization-based kinematic scaling procedure, which guarantees a significant adaptability to the user’s hands motion, and (ii) a topology optimization-based design methodology, which allowed the design of a lightweight, comfortable device with a high level of performance. The book covers the whole process of hand exoskeleton development, from establishing a new design strategy, to the construction and testing of hand exoskeleton prototypes, using additive manufacturing techniques. As such, it offers timely information to both researchers and engineers developing human motion assistance systems, especially wearable ones.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
This book is the result of the Matteo’s Ph.D. thesis and collects the outcomes of his activity, which resulted in multiple publications in international journals and peer-reviewed conference papers, and in the awarding his Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Reliability Engineering in April 2019.His current research interests include mechanical design, modeling and
development of wearable robotic systems and exoskeletons.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Development and Testing of Hand Exoskeletons
Authors: Matteo Bianchi
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37685-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-37684-0Published: 06 February 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-37687-1Published: 06 February 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-37685-7Published: 05 February 2020
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 107
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 51 illustrations in colour
Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Processes, Robotics and Automation, Occupational Therapy