歩行感覚呈示装置による遠隔リハビリテーションシステム(<特集>体験シミュレータ)

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This paper describes a rehabilitation system using network-connected locomotion interfaces. We developed two footpad type locomotion interfaces that enable the users to feel the sense of walking on uneven virtual terrain and connected them via network. Using this system, the patient can feel the motion of walking from the movements of the footpads under his/her feet. Also the therapist can teach the motion of walking to the patient directly by only walking on the interface, and adjust his/her walking motion according to the patient condition. We implemented a master-slave environment and evaluated the system. We also discussed other types of rehabilitation environment using our system.