Design, Experimentation and Analysis of Mechanical Model using EMG signals for Hand Rehabilitation

Abstract

Ageing and accidents all around the world are two of the main causes of disabilities. Even though it is quite expensive, rehabilitation is crucial for enhancing the mobility and quality of life of individuals with disabilities. For rehabilitation purposes, a variety of techniques are employed, including medication, homoeopathic remedies, and rehabilitative gadgets. Few hands rehabilitation gadgets are said to be a successful form of therapy, according to the literature. Due to developments, especially in the fields of robotics and artificial materials, the use of such devices without the assistance of medical professionals is expanding significantly. For hand disability, we have proposed the low-cost mechanical rehabilitation equipment EXOMECHHAND in this study, along with three distinct kinds of resistive plates. The therapist determines the type of resistive plate via Manual Muscle Testing.