起立動作における杖型支援器具の下肢負担低減効果

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This research aims to develop a small, cane-type robot that is easy to use in narrow indoor spaces and does not require restraints to assist the elderly in standing-up, walking, and sitting down. In this study, we focused on assisting in standing-up and analyzed standing-up motion using a cane to determine effective robot movements. We measured knee joint moment values using a cane-type measuring device we developed and compared different conditions of cane tip position and cane length. The results showed that positioning the cane tip most forward and on the right side, and using the highest cane length, reduced the burden on the lower limb the most.