Diseño e implementación de movimientos terapéuticos mediante robot Alpha para rehabilitación física de pacientes con fracturas por accidentes de tránsito

Abstract

The thesis presented below focuses on the implementation of practical guides for therapeutic movements using the humanoid robot Alpha, with the aim of assisting in the physical rehabilitation of people who have suffered limb fractures due to traffic accidents. This research addresses the need for rehabilitation therapies implemented in humanoid robots that are accessible in order to optimize the work of medical personnel. The project is directed toward the development of practical guides that generate therapeutic movements, which have been previously defined based on the fundamental principles of physical rehabilitation. The movements performed by the Alpha robot focus on visual and functional support for the upper and lower limbs of the body that have suffered fractures, allowing guided, controlled, and visually clear exercises for the patient. This project that has been developed aims to serve as a visual support tool in rehabilitation processes, especially during mobility stages, promoting the correct repetition of movements and motivating the patient during the therapeutic process. This work highlights that the use of humanoid robots in the healthcare sector is a viable technological alternative and a complement to traditional approaches to physical rehabilitation, offering innovation and opportunities for improvement in the care of patients with fractures resulting from traffic accidents and opens opportunities for its implementation in educational centers or hospitals.