While physical interaction with robots is becoming common in many domains, numerous devices are not appropriated by their users and remain unused in the cupboard. This phenomenon is particularly observed with robotic devices which... more
While physical interaction with robots is becoming common in many domains, numerous devices are not appropriated by their
users and remain unused in the cupboard. This phenomenon is particularly observed with robotic devices which interact closely
with the body, especially if they are designed to compensate for a loss of sensory or motor capacity. This article uses the quite
extreme example of prosthetics to highlight the socio-anthropological and cultural phenomena affecting the appropriation and use
of technical objects which interact with the body as much as (or even more than) their technical performance. Considering these
complementary points of views and theories in the design of such devices could be a way of improving their appropriation.
users and remain unused in the cupboard. This phenomenon is particularly observed with robotic devices which interact closely
with the body, especially if they are designed to compensate for a loss of sensory or motor capacity. This article uses the quite
extreme example of prosthetics to highlight the socio-anthropological and cultural phenomena affecting the appropriation and use
of technical objects which interact with the body as much as (or even more than) their technical performance. Considering these
complementary points of views and theories in the design of such devices could be a way of improving their appropriation.
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Research Interests: Engineering, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation, Skeletal muscle biology, and 13 moreStroke, Humans, Movement, Physical Human-Robot Interaction, Muscle contraction, Joints, Upper Extremity, Rotation, Performance Indicator, Upper Limb, Electrical And Electronic Engineering, Degree of Freedom, and Biomechanical Phenomena
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Page 1. A methodology to design kinematics of fixations between an orthosis and a human member Nathanaël Jarrassé and Guillaume Morel Abstract—The design of robotic orthoses focuses strongly on replicating kinematics of human limb. ...
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Abstract We present a new device aimed at being used for upper limb rehabilitation. Our main focus was to design a robot capable of working in both the passive mode (ie the robot shall be strong enough to generate human-like movements... more
Abstract We present a new device aimed at being used for upper limb rehabilitation. Our main focus was to design a robot capable of working in both the passive mode (ie the robot shall be strong enough to generate human-like movements while guiding the weak arm of a ...