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OverviewEnvironmental conditions and pressurized spacesuits expose astronauts to problems of fatigue during lengthy extravehicular activities, with adverse impacts especially on the dexterity, force and endurance of the hands and arms. A state-of-the-art exploration in the field of hand exoskeletons revealed that available products are unsuitable for space applications because of their bulkiness and mass. This book proposes a novel approach to the development of hand exoskeletons, based on an innovative soft robotics concept that relies on the exploitation of electroactive polymers operating as sensors and actuators, on a combination of electromyography and mechanomyography for detection of the user’s will and on neural networks for control. The result is a design that should enhance astronauts’ performance during extravehicular activities. In summary, the advantages of the described approach are a low-weight, high-flexibility exoskeleton that allows for dexterity and compliance with the user’s will. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pierluigi Freni , Eleonora Marina Botta , Luca Randazzo , Paolo ArianoPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2014 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.708kg ISBN: 9783319039572ISBN 10: 3319039571 Pages: 89 Publication Date: 04 July 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Users' Requirements.- State of the Art.- The Solution.- Concept Layout.- Conclusions.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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