1115 歩行支援機の駆動・制動システムの検討(J05-1 ライフサポート(1)(車椅子・歩行支援機),J05 ライフサポート)
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We are developing a new walking support machine for old people and handicapped people, because they expect to move easily by themselves. The machine is equipped with two ER devices which compose a elctrorheological fluid clutch (ER clutch) and a motor, and able to work with smooth power assistance or safety breaking. In this paper, we refer a developing concept in the new walking support system, and explain a mechanism and design of the ER devices. In addition, we also report some experimental results, because we have examined on characteristics of the ER devices.
