Optimal design of a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm for activities of daily living
The optimized WMRA demonstrated significant improvements in energy efficiency and spatial adaptability while maintaining the required kinematic performance for ADLs. The validation process confirmed the practical applicability of the proposed design, highlighting its potential to enhance mobility and independence for individuals with upper limb impairments. This study contributes to the field of disability and rehabilitation by providing a structured approach to designing assistive robotic arms that better align with real‑world constraints and user needs.
Authors
- Mohammad Habibur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6370-8757)
- Md Samiul Haque Sunny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6584-1877)
- Asif Al Zubayer Swapnil
- Md Ishrak Islam Zarif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3491-0240)
- Javier Sanjuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6631-0085)
- Katie Schultz
- Inga Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4553-7130)
- Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5385-7647)
- Md Mahbubur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2502-4634)
- Tanvir Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6748-2441)
- Gabriela Davila Albor
Institutions
- Marquette University (US)
- Universidad del Norte (CO)
- Milwaukee VA Medical Center (US)
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2025.2459890
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.43
Funders
- National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research