Thesis Archive
Mahiwagang Tungkod: Building an Artificial Muscle that will Help Stroke Victims Walk (2007)
Cham T. Peter, Marquez Zeus Mikkel and Quizon R. Neil Justin, advised by Engr. Arada P. Gerald
Abstract:
-The main purpose of this project is to develop a portable exoskeleton robotic leg to help with the rehabilitation of stroke patients with left leg hemiparesis. The project aims to assist them in recovering proper gait. The exoskeleton leg has three degrees of freedom (DoF) provided by three motors – one for the hip, one for the knee, and one for the ankle. The system utilizes a force sensing resistor (FSR) and three pairs of limiting switches in implementing the walking action. The force sensing resistor will determine if the user would want to initiate the walking phase, and the limiting switches will act as guides for the operation of the walking cycle. The project uses a PIC16F877 microcontroller that acts as the projects main controller where all inputs and outputs are connected.
Correspondence:
Engr. Arada P. Gerald
[email protected]