Exoesqueleto potenciador de fuerza para la mano : validación cinemática funcional del prototipo de exo- esqueleto.

Abstract

In this integration work, the primary objective is to validate the functional kinematics of the exo- skeleton prototype, which is designed for the part of the upper limb, specifically the hand. It consists of a design made of a lightweight material and marketable which allows executing movements with ease to perform grip, open hand, and grasping exercises, the functional kinematics tests (Mobility) are carried out in the Bioengineering laboratory of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the EPN, a data record is obtained by means of a sensor for both the initial position and the final position with the K-force application, after obtaining a statistical analysis of variables from the data obtained from the exercises, these variables are analyzed in the Matlab software by means of an algorithm that allows obtaining graphs of movement and position, which will allow validating their functional kinematics using, Pearson correlation coefficients, CMC (multiple correlations) and SEM (Standard Error of the Mean) criteria for the range of motion of the prototype exoskeleton for the hand.