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COBEM 2019
25th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
DESIGN FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPPER LIMBS EQUIPMENT FOR REABILITATION
Submission Author:
Ismael Motta Barbosa , SP
Co-Authors:
Ismael Motta Barbosa, Alessandra Cavalcanti, Zilda de Castro Silveira
Presenter: Ismael Motta Barbosa
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2019.COB2019-2443
Abstract
The objective of this paper it to propose a design engineering procedure for development of assistive device using a case study focused on upper limb equipment to therapeutics and rehabilitation activities for people affected by CVA. The abandonment is an important consideration of engineering design and clinical studies important function of the multifactorial knowledge. There is a large orthosis’ variety to assist the upper limbs movement; however, few of those devices are focused on the cerebral vascular accident (CVA) rehabilitation. In addition, almost all devices are imported products and reach the Brazilian market having a high added value. Considering the rehabilitation centers’ importance, which are included in the Brazilian public health system and normally work with a short financial budget, it is interesting to develop a rehabilitation device to meet the Brazilian demands. The design for assistive technology can be an interface of the engineering-AT interface is offers constructive solutions that minimize the abandonment during and after therapeutics and rehabilitation activities. In this context, the design methodology can be offers innovation opportunities and multidisciplinary communication, mainly in early phase of the design development.
Keywords
orthosis, co-participatory design, design method, disability, exercise therapy
