Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2007

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Abstract

The design and construction of a tri-cable, planar robotic device for use in neurophysical rehabilitation is presented. The criteria for this system are based primarily on marketability factors, rather than ideal models or mathematical outcomes. The device is designed to be low cost and sufficiently safe for a somewhat disabled individual to use unsupervised at home, as well as in a therapist's office. The key features are the use of a barrier that inhibits the user from coming into contact with the cables as well as a "break-away" joystick that the user utilizes to perform the rehabilitation tasks. In addition, this device is portable, aesthetically acceptable and easy to operate. Other uses of this system include sports therapy, virtual reality and teleoperation of remote devices.

Extent

xi, 134 p. : ill. (some col.)

Comments

by Melissa M. Morris.|Includes a thesis demonstration video (QuickTImeMovie ; time [2:25] ; size [16.6MB] ; frame width [640] ; frame height [480].|Thesis (M.S.C.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.|Includes bibliography.|Mode of access: World Wide Web.|System requirements: Adobe Reader.|by Melissa M. Morris.

Identifier

FADT3358410

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