Haptic Device and Method for Providing Upper Limb Exercise

Haptic Device and Method for Providing Upper Limb Exercise

This technology provides upper limb exercise by receiving user input for upper limb movement, driving vertical and horizontal motion units, and providing haptic feedback through monitor integration.

Existing upper limb rehabilitation devices have faced issues such as lack of mobility due to fixed structures, absence of haptic feedback, and limited range of motion.

This technology combines a multi-directional horizontal movement unit using swivel wheels with a vertical movement unit, and implements haptic functions that stimulate the user's proprioception and sense of touch through a monitor-linked feedback system. Applicable to industrial robots and automation systems, it overcomes the limitations of conventional upper limb devices by providing enhanced haptic feedback and a wider range of motion for the user.

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Key Features:

• A control unit that receives signals based on handle movement and transmits operation commands to the vertical and horizontal movement units via a power transmission unit.
• An upper limb support unit including a handle and a support structure for the user's upper limb.
• A power transmission unit connected to the vertical and horizontal movement units to transmit power.
• A vertical movement unit that moves the upper limb support unit in the vertical direction of the support structure.