Cost Oriented robotic arm optimised to aid independences

Mary Doyle-Kent; Michael Fanning; David O'Brien; Peter Kopacek

doi:10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.459

Cost Oriented robotic arm optimised to aid independences

Mary Doyle-Kent, Michael Fanning, David O'Brien, Peter Kopacek

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Abstract

The aim of this research was to improve the quality of life of a wheelchair bound client living with muscular dystrophy by enabling her to perform tasks which most people take for granted, such as drinking independently. Due to the client's limited movement of her arms and neck, she was unable to lift a cup to her own mouth. To aid her in this endeavor, three different low-cost mechanical assistive concepts were created. These were presented to the client and the most suitable option was chosen to develop. Work then began on a functional prototype which was manufactured for under the 200 euro.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	125-130
Number of pages	6
Journal	IFAC-PapersOnLine
Volume	52
Issue number	25
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.459
Publication status	Published - Nov 2019
Event	19th IFAC Conference on Technology, Culture and International Stability, TECIS 2019 - Sozopol, Bulgaria Duration: 26 Sep 2019 → 28 Sep 2019

Keywords

Assistive technology
Automation
Biomedical
Cost oriented robotics
Ethics
Mechanical engineering

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