小型外骨格型アシスト機構を用いた麻痺手補助システムの開発

-環指・小指の内外転動作支援-

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This research proposes a support method for persons with upper limb disability, particularly paralyzed hand. The authors believe that supporting person’s finger movement is very important to improve their QOL in daily life. The current focus is on the development of a simple mechanism for supporting adduction and abduction of ring finger and small finger using only one motor.