Robotic Arm Assist

2013 University of Idaho Capstone Senior Project



Mission
Mission: Our mission is to design and build a set of add-on modules to extend the functionality of an existing arm rehabilitation robot for TECNALIA.

Development and Project Goals
TECNALIA's Arm Assist Robot is an assistive robot for the rehabilitation of patients with upper limb neuromuscular impairment. This device is specially designed for patients who have suffered a stroke and is accompanied by a tele-rehabilitation platform, thus allowing rehabilitation at home under constant supervision from the therapist and its quantitative evaluation.[]

The Robotic Arm Assist team, provided by the University of Idaho, will work through the capstone project to further develop the rehabilitation robot. The team will add to the overall functionality of the robot by providing TECNALIA with increasing the current lift function, creating a wrist rotation module, and creating a gripping module.

Sponsor
TECNALIA

http://www.tecnalia.com/en

University of Idaho

http://www.uidaho.edu/

Joe Osborn
Mechanical Engineering Student

Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA

Hobbies/Interests: My professional interests have always been geared towards helping people and making a difference, and thus I have been interested in the bio-med and bioengineering fields. In my free time I enjoy several board sports, including snowboarding, wake surfing and longboarding. Along with this I am an avid rock climber.

Plan for Future: I don’t have a set plan for what I will do after college, but at this point am determined to pass the PE exam as soon as possible.

Email: osbo8726@vandals.uidaho.edu

Roman Pacheco
Computer Engineering Student

Hometown: Arco, Id

Intersests include building and programing computer systems. Designing applications for implementation on microcontrollers and FPGA's. Ultimately would like to get into building and designing prosthetics or new medical technologies. Also spend time cooking, playing baseball and target shooting.

Email: pach7646@vandals.uidaho.edu



Brenden Staab
Biological Systems Engineering Student

Hometown: Worland, Wyoming

I enjoy skiing, reading, playing video games, and writing.

My future goals are to go into Biomedical Engineering.

Email: staa1939@vandals.uidaho.edu



Kadrie Swanson
Biological Systems Engineering Student

Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota

Hobbies/Interests: My professional interests center around the application of ergonomics in engineering, I apply this at my current internship working on the Advanced Accessible Pedestrian System. At the University of Idaho, I am a member of the Concrete Canoe Club in addition to being the president of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Club and the secretary/fundraising chair to the Civil Engineering Club. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and playing tennis.

Plan for the future: Eventually, I would love to have an engineering career focusing on how medical devices can be more functional for the user.

Email: swan5849@vandals.uidaho.edu



Steven Witkoe
Mechanical Engineering Student

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Hobbies and interests: My academic interests include robotics and fluid dynamics. I have taken multiple classes that relate to these topics including Robotic Kinematics, Control Systems, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. I also enjoy running, cooking and watching my hometown basketball team, the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Plan for the future: After graduation I intend on pursuing a career in robotics. My ideal location would be somewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Wherever I end up, I plan on making a positive difference in peoples lives.

Email: witk8835@vandals.uidaho.edu

Dr. Joel Perry
Project Manager - TECNALIA, Rehabilitaiton Technologies Dept., Health Division

Adjunct Faculty - University of Idaho, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Matthew Riley
Assistant Professor

http://www.uidaho.edu/engr/me/faculty/matthewriley

Chris Ohlinger
Graduate Student Mentor

Grip Module
1.	Sense full grip 1-2° (individual fingers not necessary)

2.	Incorporate vibration feedback when full grip is complete

3.	Help individuals complete tasks when necessary

Wrist Rotation Module
1.	Allow rotation of ±90°ideally (minimum ±60°)

2.	Help individuals complete tasks when necessary

Arm Elevation Module
1.	Allow 4” of arm lift without lifting the device (2” minimum)

Other
Modify GUI to show output from modules and display them in a useful manner for the future development of games.

Design Progress
The Robotic Arm Assist team is currently drawing preliminary designs in Solidworks to present to the Tecnalia's representative at the next meeting.

Meeting Minutes
Meeting Schedule:

Team meetings: Tuesdays at 2:30, Senior Design Suite

Mentor meetings: Thursday at 10:00, Senior Design Suite

Sponsor meetings: As necessary, BEL 111

Frequently updated meeting minutes available on dropbox.[]