The orthopaedic device for rehabilitation units by means of a virtual reality

摘要

The orthopedic apparatus comprises:an exoskeleton (A) adapted to support a user's body, articulated at articulation positions of the same and provided with small actuators ("microcylinders") operated by compressed air, hydraulically or electrically, designed to move the articulated parts of the exoskeleton in accordance with the human gait;a programmed control unit for controlling the operation of said actuators to move the exoskeleton in accordance with the human gait;a remote control unit for controlling said programmed control unit with commands for stopping, starting or controlling the speed of the human gait;an electronic virtual reality unit (G) for transmitting to the user, by means of a virtual reality helmet, suitable virtual reality pictures and stimulation interactive with the human gait that is impressed on the user by the exoskeleton;a rail (B) suspended atr a distance from the ground higher than human height, for supporting and guiding a ball bearing or a slide (C) slidable inside or on said rail;a metal framework (D) supported by said ball bearing or slide and provided with two suspenders or rods (E) for supporting the exoskeleton of the patient.