Kian, Sek Tee and Toong, Hai Sam and Veeran, Yogeswaran and Abdul Rahim, Ruzairi and Mohd. Khialdin, Safinaz and Chin, Fhong Soon (2023) Development of a knee orthotic to prevent falling due to buckling among elderlies. In: 3rd International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2021: Versatility of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Future, ICON3E 2021, 6 September 2021-7 September 2021, Virtual, Online, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0122600
Abstract
The number of elderlies increases over the years and has triggered concerns on healthcare system. The concerns includes increasing cost on medication, healthcare facilities and welfares. Family members and the elderly could feel increasing stress as health condition of the elderly deteriorates including the capability to stay mobile and walk confidently. An elderly could fall due to knee buckling, a common syndrome of weakness due to aging. It may cause pain and injuries and hence fears to stay mobile. As a result, this would give a negative effect to mental and physical health. The aim of this project is to boost the confidence and willingness to regain walking and stay mobile. A mechatronic knee orthotic to prevent falling due to knee buckling is proposed. It would detect the moment of knee buckling and lock immediately a knee movement. As a result, the elderly could regain self-balance and avoid falling. The experience could boost the confidence to regain walking and stay mobile.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | medication, healthcare facilities, elderly |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Electrical Engineering |
| ID Code: | 108255 |
| Deposited By: | Widya Wahid |
| Deposited On: | 11 Nov 2024 07:54 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Nov 2024 07:54 |
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