1. Active Stroke Rehabilitation
Fahad Aldakheel
Bijan Tavazoie
Melanie Ferguson
Evan Topinka
Chad Knutsen

2. Background Stroke affects one side of the body
The main goal is to help stroke patients recover faster and better than current rehabilitation methods.
Range of Motion (ROM)
Strength
Active therapy is used to facilitate patient induced motion of affected limbs

3. Design Requirements Summary
PDS compiled from patient and medical professional interviews
Exercise more than one joint
Visually unobtrusive (to patient)
Small footprint
Ease of use / Intuitive interface
Safety

4. External Search Competitor Device Patent Protected! Myomo (mPower1000)
Device proves concept
Limited to one motion
and one part of body
Comfort issues
Patent Protected!

5. Internal Search - Brainstorming
Arm Brace
Robotic Arm
CNC table movement
Adjustable Chair/Bed
Exercise Machine
Table mount, wall mount, free standing, mobile

6. Concept Selection Concepts General Actuation Method System Layout
Criteria for Rating
Highest Score Possible for Criteria
Adjustable Hospital Bed
CNC Table Movement
Pulley Exercise Machine
Table Mount
Wall Mount
Stationary Freestanding
Movable Freestanding
Versatility 15 10
Low Weight/Volume 5 2 1 4 3
Simplicity of Design 7 9 6
Ease of Use 8
Low Cost
Low Visibility
Safety 13
TOTALS 43 44 61 48 56

7. Detailed Design Progress
Motor Drive Circuit Specification
Program
Feedback Sensing Decision
Motor Specification
System Testing

8. Next Steps Integrate components into electronics package
ROM and voltage calibration sequence in program
Graphic interface integration
Tube and slide mechanism refinement
Physical refinement: hiding the ugly
Investigate wireless communication between sensors and controller
Refine sensor attachment and placement
Detailed CAD model by March 21st