242 Control of Rehabilitation Training System Using ER Actuator-Brake

Abstract

ER fluid is a fluid whose rheological characteristics can be controlled by electric field. We developed a clutch-brake device using particle-type ER fluid (ER clutch-brake). In this study, at first, we used it as a clutch for Rehabilitation Training System which is a force display for rehabilitation. And next, we used it as a brake for Isokinetic Training System. The isokinetic exercise is one of the training methods, in which joint velocity is kept constant.