Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device
This study proposes a mecanum-built perturbation-based balance training device aimed at improving motor adaptive skills for fall prevention in individuals with neurological disorders or the elderly. Incorporating multidirectional fall simulations in line with modified constraint-induced movement the...
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| description | This study proposes a mecanum-built perturbation-based balance training device aimed at improving motor adaptive skills for fall prevention in individuals with neurological disorders or the elderly. Incorporating multidirectional fall simulations in line with modified constraint-induced movement therapy, the device’s efficacy was evaluated by measuring the distance traveled and peak acceleration under different static loads (20, 30, and 40 kg) and input accelerations (1, 2, and 3 m/s2). A pilot study with 10 subjects was conducted to assess device performance, utilizing repeated measures analysis of variance and Bonferroni’s post hoc analysis. Results indicated a load-dependent reduction in distance traveled, with an average mean difference of 0.74–1.23 cm between the 20 and 40 kg loads for trials of 9 and 18 cm, respectively. Despite varying loads, the device consistently achieved near-anticipated peak accelerations, suggesting its capability to induce effective perturbations. The study also observed a significant lateral movement preference, suggesting adjustments to pulse width modulation and time period may optimize lateral movement performance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7df57b3c8dc246cfa887b6f43eaf717a2025-08-20T03:35:24ZengWileyApplied Bionics and Biomechanics1754-21032024-01-01202410.1155/2024/3622556Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training DeviceJaison Jacob Mathunny0Hari Krishnan S1Ashokkumar Devaraj2Varshini Karthik3Department of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringThis study proposes a mecanum-built perturbation-based balance training device aimed at improving motor adaptive skills for fall prevention in individuals with neurological disorders or the elderly. Incorporating multidirectional fall simulations in line with modified constraint-induced movement therapy, the device’s efficacy was evaluated by measuring the distance traveled and peak acceleration under different static loads (20, 30, and 40 kg) and input accelerations (1, 2, and 3 m/s2). A pilot study with 10 subjects was conducted to assess device performance, utilizing repeated measures analysis of variance and Bonferroni’s post hoc analysis. Results indicated a load-dependent reduction in distance traveled, with an average mean difference of 0.74–1.23 cm between the 20 and 40 kg loads for trials of 9 and 18 cm, respectively. Despite varying loads, the device consistently achieved near-anticipated peak accelerations, suggesting its capability to induce effective perturbations. The study also observed a significant lateral movement preference, suggesting adjustments to pulse width modulation and time period may optimize lateral movement performance.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/3622556 |
| spellingShingle | Jaison Jacob Mathunny Hari Krishnan S Ashokkumar Devaraj Varshini Karthik Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device Applied Bionics and Biomechanics |
| title | Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device |
| title_full | Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device |
| title_fullStr | Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device |
| title_short | Design and Performance Analysis of a Mecanum-Built Perturbation-Based Balance Training Device |
| title_sort | design and performance analysis of a mecanum built perturbation based balance training device |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/3622556 |
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