The practical wrist rehabilitation robot has been developed and is used in hospitals. The robots are introduced and applied to several hospitals, and the author and his colleagues obtain clinical data to complete the research. In addition, the author and his colleagues improve more functions according to the requirements from medical doctors, therapists, and patients.

Chapter Contents:

• 8.1 Surgical robotics and mechatronics by biomechanical technology
• 8.1.1 Introduction
• 8.1.2 Drive principle of flexible oscillating fin propulsion system
• 8.1.3 Application of robotic fish technology
• 8.1.4 Development of a flexible forceps robot for surgical operation
• 8.1.5 Production of forceps
• 8.1.6 Comparison of conventional forceps and new forceps
• 8.1.7 Conclusion
• 8.1.8 Further approaches of surgical instrument development
• 8.1.8.1 Seamless development of surgical instruments based on biological mechanisms using CAD and a 3-D printer
• 8.2 Rehabilitation robotics and mechatronics
• 8.2.1 Introduction
• 8.2.2 System configuration
• 8.2.3 System development
• 8.2.4 Interface system
• 8.2.5 System test
• 8.2.6 Conclusion

Inspec keywords: medical robotics; hospitals; patient rehabilitation

Other keywords: hospitals; medical robotics; wrist rehabilitation robot; mechatronics

Subjects: Robotics; Biological and medical control systems