The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec)
Online ISSN : 2424-3124
2019
Session ID : 2A1-C16
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Development of self-powered pneumatic walking assistance device intended for diabetics
Masahiro TAKAIWA*Shinya YAMASHINA
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Some diabetic patients complain diabetic paw lesions, which may result in ulceration or gangrene on the foot or in the worst case forced to cut the foot. One of the causes of foot ulcer formation is plantar pressure abnormality due to limitation of range of joint movement. In this study, in order to prevent foot ulcer formation due to diabetic foot lesions, walking support shoes that actively support dorsiflexion action of the ankle joint are produced and the effect is verified. Generally, with such active support, it is necessary to carry an energy source separately, which leads to large-sized and heavy equipment. Considering the use in everyday life, instead of using another power source, we support the dorsiflexion by the weight of the wearer. In addition, for a diabetic patient concurrent with neurological disorder of the lower limbs, a device for biofeedback of the sensation of the sole is manufactured and the effect thereof is verified.

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