New ankle rehab robot promises faster recovery for stroke patients.
A new ankle rehabilitation robot with six degrees of freedom was developed to help hemiplegia patients regain movement function more efficiently. The robot was designed to mimic the natural motion of the ankle, making training more effective. By using advanced software simulations, the researchers calculated torque and power at key points of the mechanism to ensure its reliability. This new parallel mechanism is more convenient to package compared to traditional serial mechanisms, making it a promising tool for improving rehabilitation outcomes.