arXiv:2607.03027cs.RO2026-07被引 1

DRBA机器人动态辅助行走训练,让老人安全练步更高效。

DRBA: Dynamic Robotic Balance Assistant -- An assist-as-needed gait and balance rehabilitation robot for versatile training

论文配图:DRBA: Dynamic Robotic Balance Assistant -- An assist-as-needed gait and balance rehabilitation robot for versatile training
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  • 用可调机械臂+智能跟随,按需提供支撑不干扰自然走路
  • 9位老人试用后步长和速度均提升,能完成原不能做到的动作
  • 适合老年康复、平衡训练,尤其需要个性化支持的患者

老年人因衰老或疾病导致平衡能力下降,跌倒风险增加,是老年护理与康复的核心问题。步态训练对恢复平衡、改善行走能力至关重要。然而现有地面式机器人步态训练设备存在局限:躯体重力支撑系统笨重,难以日常使用;末端执行器式系统透明度差,改变自然步态动力学。本文提出动态机器人平衡助手(DRBA),一种新型步态训练机器人,可在多种训练场景中实现按需提供躯体重力与平衡支持。DRBA集成3自由度(3-DoF)机械臂实现骨盆支撑,具备灵活运动能力,配备紧凑型起立辅助模块,并结合用户跟随与跌倒检测算法,确保最小干扰与实时响应。实验结果表明其具有高透明度,对自然步态影响极小。针对九名患有不同程度平衡障碍的老年人进行的临床试验进一步验证了有效性:相比治疗师辅助训练,DRBA辅助训练显著提升了步长与步行速度。此外,该系统使用户能够完成自身无辅助时无法实现的任务,拓展了康复训练的可能性。这些发现表明,DRBA有望通过提高训练强度与实现任务导向训练,改善康复效果。

原文摘要 · Abstract (English)

The decline of human balance control due to aging and pathological conditions increases fall risk, a major concern in geriatric care and rehabilitation. Gait training is essential for balance recovery, enhancing walking ability and postural control. However, existing overground robotic gait trainers have limitations: body weight support systems are bulky and impractical for daily use, while end-effector-based systems often compromise transparency, altering natural gait dynamics. This paper presents the Dynamic Robotic Balance Assistant (DRBA), a novel gait trainer providing assist-as-needed body weight and balance support for various training scenarios. DRBA integrates a 3-degree-of-freedom (3-DoF) robotic arm for pelvic support with flexible motion, a compact sit-to-stand assistance module, and user-following and fall detection algorithms to ensure minimal interference and responsive support. Experimental results demonstrated high transparency, with minimal impact on natural gait dynamics. A patient trial with nine elderly patients with varying medical conditions and balance impairments (ranging from severe to mild) further validated DRBA's effectiveness. The results showed that DRBA-assisted training increased step length and walking speed compared to therapist-assisted gait training. Additionally, DRBA enabled users to perform tasks beyond their unaided ability, expanding rehabilitation possibilities. These findings highlight DRBA's potential to enhance rehabilitation outcomes by facilitating higher training intensity and enabling task-oriented exercises.

康复机器人步态训练老年康复智能辅助

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