Researchers at Hiroshima University, Georgia Tech, and Smart Support Technologies Inc. have
developed an upper body vest that lightens the load on the arm.
The Sensorimotor Enhancing Suit (SEnS) doesn't have any motors or other
electronics, using passive techniques to function. This allows it to be an easy
wear and not require any battery charging while providing effective
sensorimotor support.
Artificial Limbs
Research in the field of bio engineering and advanced amputation procedures have given improved models of artificial limbs that very nearly replicate the functions of real, biological limbs.
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"Human muscular movement is well-known anatomically and physiologically," said Yuichi Kurita at the Institute of Engineering at Hiroshima University.
"However, understandings of how to compute human musculoskeletal dynamics
and build models of human sensation and motion using a computer are very
limited. Furthermore, it is rare to develop products using a model that is
computable in this research field.
![Phantom Limb Syndrome]( "Phantom Limb Syndrome")
A phantom limb is a complex phenomenon involving a sensation that an amputated or a missing limb, or an organ, is still attached to the body.
We calculated the movement of the human muscle using a computer and measured the maximum point of human sensorimotor function. SEnS is designed to improve sensorimotor performance during use. In the future, we can develop made-to-order SEnS in keeping with individual muscle movements using our technique," the researcher said.
Source: Medindia
Phantom Limb Syndrome
A phantom limb is a complex phenomenon involving a sensation that an amputated or a missing limb, or an organ, is still attached to the body.
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We calculated the movement of the human muscle using a computer and measured the maximum point of human sensorimotor function. SEnS is designed to improve sensorimotor performance during use. In the future, we can develop made-to-order SEnS in keeping with individual muscle movements using our technique," the researcher said.
Source: Medindia
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a sleep disorder which causes repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs, resulting in disturbance of sleep.
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 Leriche SyndromeA patient with Leriche syndrome suffers from claudication symptoms, impotence and decreased pulses in the lower limbs. | Advertisement
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