3-DOF Parallel robotics System for Foot Drop therapy using Arduino

Abstract

This paper discusses a robotic system used for physical therapy for foot drop case, caused by brain stroke. This device provides most exercises practiced by patient for treatment at any time or any place without going to the rehabilitation center located in hospitals.

The robotics system designed according to the mechanism of parallel robot and controlled by computer or microcontroller (Arduino). This robot allows the patient to do the exercise without any need for any knowledge about computer or programing.

The developed robot system show a good potential to be developed and distributed for large number of physical therapy clinics with low cost and good reliability.

Keywords: 3DOF Robot, Parallel Robot, Foot Drop Physical Therapy, Arduino.