Silicone elastomeric-based materials of soft pneumatic actuator for lower-limb rehabilitation: Finite element modelling and prototype experimental validation

• Main Authors: Bakeri, Hanisah, Hasikin, Khairunnisa, Abd Razak, Nasrul Anuar, Rizal, Mohd Razman, Khamis, Abd Alghani, Annuha, Muhammad Ammar, Tajuddin, Abbad, Reza, Darween
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2023
• Subjects: QH301 Biology; Medical technology; T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/38484/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

This study describes the basic design, material selection, fabrication, and evaluation of soft pneumatic actuators (SPA) for lower-limb rehabilitation compression therapy. SPAs can be a promising technology in proactive pressure delivery, with a wide range of dosages for treating venous-related dise...