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Compact Robotic Arm to Assist with Eating using a Closed Link Mechanism

크로스 링크 기구를 적용한 소형 식사지원 로봇

  • 강철웅 (제주대학교 공과대학 기계에너지생산공학부) ;
  • 임종환 (제주대학교 공과대학 기계에너지생산공학부)
  • Published : 2003.03.01
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Abstract

We succeeded to build a cost effective assistance robotic arm with a compact and lightweight body. The robotic arm has three joints, and the tip of robotic arm to install tools consists of a closed link mechanism, which consisted of two actuators and several links. The robotic arm has been made possible by the use of actuators typically used in radio control devices. The controller of the robotic arm consists of a single chip PIC only. The robotic arm has a friendly user interface, as the operators are aged and disabled in most cases. The operator can manipulate the robotic arm by voice commands or by pressing a push button. The robotic arm has been successfully prototyped and tested on an elderly patient to assist with eating. The results of field test were satisfactory.

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