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Optimization of the ASPIRE Spherical Parallel Rehabilitation Robot Based on Its Clinical Evaluation

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  • Paul Tucan

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Calin Vaida

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Ionut Ulinici

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Alexandru Banica

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Alin Burz

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Nicoleta Pop

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Iosif Birlescu

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Bogdan Gherman

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Nicolae Plitea

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Tiberiu Antal

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Giuseppe Carbone

    (DIMEG, University of Calabria, 87036 Cosenza, Italy)

  • Doina Pisla

    (CESTER, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400641 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Abstract

The paper presents the design optimization of the ASPIRE spherical parallel robot for shoulder rehabilitation following clinical evaluation and clinicians’ feedback. After the development of the robotic structure and the implementation of the control system, ASPIRE was prepared for clinical evaluation. A set of clinical trials was performed on 24 patients with different neurological disorders to obtain the patient and clinician acceptance of the rehabilitation system. During the clinical trials, the behavior of the robotic system was closely monitored and analyzed in order to improve its reliability and overall efficiency. Along with its reliability and efficiency, special attention was given to the safety characteristics during the rehabilitation task.

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  • Paul Tucan & Calin Vaida & Ionut Ulinici & Alexandru Banica & Alin Burz & Nicoleta Pop & Iosif Birlescu & Bogdan Gherman & Nicolae Plitea & Tiberiu Antal & Giuseppe Carbone & Doina Pisla, 2021. "Optimization of the ASPIRE Spherical Parallel Rehabilitation Robot Based on Its Clinical Evaluation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:6:p:3281-:d:521940
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    3. Paul Tucan & Calin Vaida & Nicolae Plitea & Adrian Pisla & Giuseppe Carbone & Doina Pisla, 2019. "Risk-Based Assessment Engineering of a Parallel Robot Used in Post-Stroke Upper Limb Rehabilitation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(10), pages 1-28, May.
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