Abstract
: This study seeks to optimize the grip shape of canes used as walking aids. We developed a prototype shaped to reduce the dorsiflexion of the wrist joint, which we believe is a cause of wrist pain. The stability of the prototype grip is evaluated using a floor reaction force gauge based on a Nintendo Wii Balance Board [RVL-021]. The grips of conventional (S grip) and the prototype (P grip) cane were compared to find a significant difference in the behavior of anterior-posterior movement. These results indicate that the prototype showed good weight shift, and that the proposed grip design improved the stability of weight transfer during walking.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 203-207 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Biomechanics
- gait aid
- walking cane handle grip
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Signal Processing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Hardware and Architecture
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
