Mobility assitive technologies for human locomotion

人类运动的移动辅助技术

• 批准号: 401963-2012
• 负责人: Andrysek, Jan
• 金额: $ 1.82万
• 依托单位: University of Toronto
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2012-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=510246
• 关键词: Mobility; assitive; technologies; human; locomotion

Mobility related disabilities affect about 10% of all Canadians. These disabilities can in large part be effectively treated using mobility assistive technologies (MATs) such as braces, artificial limbs, and other walking aids. However, existing MATs suffer from numerous technical shortcomings that limit their overall effectiveness. In this regard, the overall objective of this research program is to develop techniques to better understand the biomechanics of MAT use under real-life mobility conditions and to ultimately use this knowledge in the design of MATs. Our unique scientific approach is to develop a universal platform of instruments including wearable sensors and associated models that can be applied to a broad range of MATs and within real-life environments. A significant portion of this work will be targeted at determining the kinetic interactions between MATs and the human body, a research area that is not well developed, but fundamental to informing the design of MATs that are more comfortable, less likely to cause secondary injuries, and improve overall mobility performance for individuals with disabilities. This work is expected to contribute to the field of natural science and engineering in several ways, including the development of new instruments, biomechanical models and analytical techniques focused on quantifying the real-life biomechanics of human movement and mobility. Moreover, this research program offers a unique opportunity for the training of undergraduate and graduate students in a multidisciplinary setting spanning the health and engineering fields.

与行动相关的残疾影响了大约 10% 的加拿大人。这些残疾在很大程度上可以通过使用支具、假肢和其他助行器等移动辅助技术 (MAT) 得到有效治疗。然而，现有的 MAT 存在许多技术缺陷，限制了其整体有效性。在这方面，该研究计划的总体目标是开发技术，以更好地了解现实生活移动条件下 MAT 使用的生物力学，并最终在 MAT 的设计中使用这些知识。我们独特的科学方法是开发一个通用仪器平台，包括可穿戴传感器和相关模型，可应用于广泛的 MAT 和现实生活环境中。这项工作的很大一部分将旨在确定 MAT 与人体之间的动力学相互作用，这是一个尚未得到充分发展的研究领域，但对于设计更舒适、不太可能造成二次伤害并提高残疾人整体行动能力的 MAT 至关重要。这项工作预计将以多种方式为自然科学和工程领域做出贡献，包括开发新仪器、生物力学模型和分析技术，重点是量化人类运动和流动性的现实生物力学。此外，该研究项目为在健康和工程领域的多学科环境中培训本科生和研究生提供了独特的机会。