Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2021 Nov;2021:4840-4843. doi: 10.1109/EMBC46164.2021.9631049.
The use of actuated exoskeletons in gait rehabilitation increased significantly in recent years. Although most of these exoskeletons are produced with a generic cuff, at the foot and ankle there are a lot of bony prominences and a limited amount of soft tissue, making it less comfortable . Furthermore, a proper alignment of the actuation systems is essential for the correct functioning of the exoskeleton. Therefore, we propose a digital workflow for the design of bespoke cuffs as interface parts of a powered ankle foot orthoses (PAFO). Moreover, this digital workflow permits the creation of axis and points of reference for the anatomical features which allows not only for the creation of custom-made cuffs but also for the integration and alignment of the PAFO mechanical components and actuation unit.
近年来，可动式外骨骼在步态康复中的应用显著增加。虽然这些外骨骼大多采用通用袖套制作，但在足部和脚踝处有许多骨性突起和有限量的软组织，因此不太舒适。此外，为了使外骨骼正常运行，驱动系统的正确校准至关重要。因此，我们提出了一种用于设计定制袖套的数字工作流程，作为动力踝足矫形器（PAFO）的接口部件。此外，该数字工作流程允许为解剖特征创建轴和参考点，这不仅允许创建定制袖套，还允许集成和校准 PAFO 机械部件和驱动单元。
