Validation of the prototype of L-CADEL.v5 elbow assisting device
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https://doi.org/10.46842/ipn.cien.v30n1a06Keywords:
Motion assistance, Elbow assisting device, Design, Prototype, Testing, Data evaluationAbstract
This paper presents the validation of the L-CADEL v5 elbow assisting device, developed from previous versions to improve its functional effectiveness and the accuracy of its kinematic measurements. The work is based on laboratory testing results involving 100 healthy volunteers performing standardized elbow flexion and extension movements. Kinematic analysis of movements was conducted using three independent systems: the device's integrated IMU sensor data, motion analysis using Kinovea software, and an artificial intel-ligence-based motion analysis system. A quantitative comparison of the results obtained by the various systems is discussed to assess the consistency of measurements and identify potential systematic discrepancies.
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