Design And Construction Of An Active Exoskeleton For Upper Body Rehabilitation For Pediatric Patients

This work addresses the design, development, application and evaluation, obtained by implementing an exoskeleton-type robotic system for the rehabilitation of the upper part of the body in pediatric patients, incorporating functional electrostimulation and haptic feedback to improve neuronal reconnection and facilitate rehabilitation. The technical and functional requirements to be satisfied are included. The main elements are described: the control system, the exoskeleton, functional electrostimulation, motor effort measurement and haptic feedback, with all the components and modules used. The results obtained from the trials with two pediatric patients showed a positive effect in the combined technique of electrostimulation and haptic feedback, evaluating performance in functional tasks.