Desarrollo de un prototipo de guante exoesquelético automatizado con control a través de una aplicación móvil, aplicando conceptos de abordaje ergonómico y perspectivas de rehabilitación parcial

Abstract

This degree work addressed the development of a prototype of an automated exoskeletal glove that can be controlled through the use of a mobile application. This project arose along with the need to design medical devices for rehabilitation that are effective in therapeutic processes, with high quality standards, but at the same time that are accessible to different socioeconomic levels. Currently, different research carried out worldwide shows that hand injuries are very common in various work environments. This type of trauma, which can include damage to ligaments, cuts, fractures, etc., in addition to conditioning a person in their daily performance, also generates significant and high discharges that are often not within the reach of the entire population. Through the analysis of materials for the design of the glove, the application of partial rehabilitation perspectives and ergonomic concepts, a prototype capable of partially performing movements necessary for the treatment of hand injuries and at the same time is cost-effective due to its low cost was implemented. Also, a control system was included to operate the exoskeletal glove, which allows for more compressible and personalized interactions with the equipment. The implementation of the system through a mobile application allows wide access to more users who benefit from the convenience of use of this prototype. The results obtained through trial and error will form the basis for an appropriate optimization of the design in the future where the approaches of effective rehabilitation and ergonomic approach are maintained.