• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2008년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.41-42
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• 2008

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2009년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.45-46
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• 2009

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.304-309
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• 2004

본 논문에서는 편리한 방식으로 착용할 수 있으며 지능을 지니고 있는 시스템을 구현하고자 한다. 인간을 보조하는 역할을 수행함과 동시에 착용할 수 있는 장점을 지닌 시스템의 구현은 다양한 제어기에 적용될 수 있다. 이동 중인 로봇의 상태를 파악하고 인간을 대신하여 명령을 전달해주는 시스템의 구현이 가능해진 것이다. 본 논문에서는 이동 로봇의 주행 정보를 받아들여 충돌 회피 주행에 필요한 속도와 회전각을 판단하여 명령을 전달하는 시스템을 착용 형태의 장치를 이용하여 구현하였다. 웨어러블 장치의 지능을 구현하기 위해 계층적 퍼지 논리와 신경망의 학습 능력을 결합하였다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.1178-1188
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• 2020

This study obtains preliminary data through a multifaceted examination of work undertaken by soldiers and factors that should be considered in the development of wearable robots; in addition, the study explores the development direction for such robots in this segment. This study conducted a survey on males who had military experience in order to analyze work practices. The results of the survey indicate that there has been an existing need for wearable robots for soldiers and that soldiers prefer robots equipped with functions to support specific physical activities and those that offer comfort while being worn. In addition, it was found that the method to wear robots should be developed according to the body part that considered movements performed by soldiers. It was also found that strengthening functionality over aesthetic factors is extremely important. Soldiers desired wearable robots that could assist their main activities, protect their bodies, and incorporated an excellent system in terms of wearability.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.879-883
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• 2015

Conventional gait rehabilitation requires at least three therapists in a traditional rehabilitation training program. Several robots have been developed to reduce human burden and increase rehabilitation efficacy. In this study, we present a lower-limb wearable robot (WA-H) for gait rehabilitation of hemiplegia patients, and propose a protocol of 12 weeks gait rehabilitation training program using WA-H. To identify the efficacy of the robot and protocols, we conducted a clinical study with two actual hemiplegia patients and observed a chronological change of ambulation ability through four assessments. We discovered the progression of results by 6 minute walking test, TUGT (Timed Up and Go Test), SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery), BBS (Berg Balance Test), and Fugl-Meyer score. The torques generated in the normal side and paralyzed side of the patient became similar, indicating rehabilitation. The result also showed the walking of the paralysis patient improved and imbalance motion had considerable improved performance.

• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.393-400
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• 2015

This paper describes the development of a chest-wearable robot that can efficiently perform self walking rehabilitation without a helper. The features of the developed robot are divided into three parts. First, as a mechanical characteristic, the conventional elbow crutch is attached at the forearm. However, the proposed robot is attached to the patient's chest, enabling them to feel free to use their hands and eliminate the burden of the arms. Second, as a characteristic of the driving algorithm, pressure sensors attached to the chest automatically perceive the patient's walking intention and move the robot-leg thereafter. Also, for safety, it stops operating when an obstacle is found in front of the patient by using ultrasonic sensors and generates a beeping sound. Finally, by using the scotch yoke mechanism, supporting legs are moved up and down using a rotary servo motor without excessive torque that is generated by large ground reaction forces. We showed that the developed robot can effectively perform self walking rehabilitation through walking experiments, and its performance was verified using Electromyograph (EMG) sensors.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2010년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1011-1012
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• 2010

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제37권10호
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• pp.1219-1227
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• 2013

눈 움직임만으로 물건을 집고자 하는 사지장애자를 위한 웨어러블 로봇을 소개한다. 이 로봇에서는 시선위치추적 알고리즘을 적용하여 파지하고자 하는 물체를 보는 동공의 움직임을 확인하여 물체의 2차원 정보를 구하고 물체까지의 깊이는 로봇 어깨위에 올려져 있는 Kinect라는 장치를 사용하여 구한다. 물체와 로봇, 그리고 카메라간의 좌표변환과 매칭을 통하여 최종 물체의 3차원 정보를 추출하고 이 정보는 로봇제어기인 DSP로 전송되어 물체를 잡을 수 있도록 제어하게 되어 궁극적으로 사용자가 물체를 정확히 잡을 수 있도록 한다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.730-736
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• 2012

Latest, many researchers do research on wearable robot. The purpose of the researches is very diverse, it will improve efficiency in the industry, taken to replace the many workers in the military field and taken to assist bodily functions run out by aging. However, there is no clear Differentiated strategy depending on the purpose for design and control of the wearable robot. Although a common purpose is to drive the robot by the sensor signal (intent signals), the optimization about the mechanism and control studies must be done according to the user's physical ability and purpose. In this study, the study's first phase for the development of wearable robotic gait rehabilitation, gait characteristics were analyzed elders and hemiplegia patients using a 3D gait analysis system (VICON512). As a result, asymmetric gait characteristics of the hemiplegia patients were found compared with the normal elderly.

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.189-196
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• 2023

An abdominal brace is a recommended treatment for patients with lumbar spinal disorders. However, due to the nature of the static brace, it uniformly compresses the lumbar region, which can weaken the lumbar muscles or create a psychological dependence that worsens the condition of the spine when worn for an extended period of time. Due to these issues, doctors limit the wearing time when prescribing it to patients. In this paper, we propose a device that can dynamically provide abdominal pressure and support according to the lumbar motion. The proposed device is a wearable robot in the form of a brace, with actuators and a driving unit mounted on the brace. To enhance wearability and reduce the weight of the device, worm gears actuator and a multi-pulley mechanism were adopted. Based on the spinal motion of the wearer measured by the Inertia measurement unit sensors, the drives wire by driving pulley, which provide tension to the multi-pulley mechanism on both sides, dynamically tightening or loosening the device. Finally, the device can dynamically provide abdominal pressure and support. We describe the hardware and system configuration of the device and demonstrate its potential through basic control experiments.