TAYÔ Project

The TAYÔ Project to address the need for an efficient, innovative and affordable rehabilitation device that would bridge the gap between the number of physical therapists and the number of patients needing rehabilitation. The device does not aim to replace physical therapists but to assist them minimize lifting, mobilizing, and transferring patients. The machine will further help save time and hence allow the PT to focus more on the performance of their patients. The proposed device would increase the physical therapist’s capability to attend to multiple patients at a given time. In addition, the proposed device may be used as a research tool to provide the rehabilitation team with motion analysis information that can be easily quantified and assessed.

The device is designed to have at least 5 degrees-of-freedom that include Trunk, Hip, and Knee movements. These movements were intended to execute different positions such as supine, sitting, and standing. Ankle motions will soon be incorporated.

A real-time biofeedback system is integrated to record neuromuscular activity using surface electromyography (sEMG). This device shall be able to perform passive, active-assist, and active-resist motion exercises through gamification using force sensors and a graphical user interface.

The project is funded by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (PCHRD-DOST). It is divided into three (3) stages which involves: Product Design and Prototyping (STAGE 1), Safety Testing and Phase 1 of the Clinical Trials (STAGE 2), Value Engineering and Phase 2 of the Clinical Trials (STAGE 3).

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Product Development Process

STAGE 2 – Safety Tests and Phase 1 of the Clinical Trials

STAGE 1 – Prototype Development