Power, Control, and Data Acquisition Systems for Rectal Simulator Integrated with Soft Pouch Actuators

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Main Authors: Mao, Zebing, Suzuki, Sota, Wiranata, Ardi, Ohgi, Junji, Miyagawa, Shoko
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Published: 2024
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author Mao, Zebing
Suzuki, Sota
Wiranata, Ardi
Ohgi, Junji
Miyagawa, Shoko
author_facet Mao, Zebing
Suzuki, Sota
Wiranata, Ardi
Ohgi, Junji
Miyagawa, Shoko
contents Fecal incontinence (FI) is a significant health issue with various underlying causes. Research in this field is limited by social stigma and the lack of effective replication models. To address these challenges, we developed a sophisticated rectal simulator that integrates power, control, and data acquisition systems with soft pouch actuators. The system comprises four key subsystems: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control and data acquisition. The mechanical subsystem utilizes common materials such as aluminum frames, wooden boards, and compact structural components to facilitate the installation and adjustment of electrical and control components. The electrical subsystem supplies power to regulators and sensors. The pneumatic system provides compressed air to actuators, enabling the simulation of FI. The control and data acquisition subsystem collects pressure data and regulates actuator movement. This comprehensive approach allows the robot to accurately replicate human defecation, managing various feces types including liquid, solid, and extremely solid. This innovation enhances our understanding of defecation and holds potential for advancing quality-of-life devices related to this condition.
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spellingShingle Power, Control, and Data Acquisition Systems for Rectal Simulator Integrated with Soft Pouch Actuators
Mao, Zebing
Suzuki, Sota
Wiranata, Ardi
Ohgi, Junji
Miyagawa, Shoko
Robotics
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a significant health issue with various underlying causes. Research in this field is limited by social stigma and the lack of effective replication models. To address these challenges, we developed a sophisticated rectal simulator that integrates power, control, and data acquisition systems with soft pouch actuators. The system comprises four key subsystems: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control and data acquisition. The mechanical subsystem utilizes common materials such as aluminum frames, wooden boards, and compact structural components to facilitate the installation and adjustment of electrical and control components. The electrical subsystem supplies power to regulators and sensors. The pneumatic system provides compressed air to actuators, enabling the simulation of FI. The control and data acquisition subsystem collects pressure data and regulates actuator movement. This comprehensive approach allows the robot to accurately replicate human defecation, managing various feces types including liquid, solid, and extremely solid. This innovation enhances our understanding of defecation and holds potential for advancing quality-of-life devices related to this condition.
title Power, Control, and Data Acquisition Systems for Rectal Simulator Integrated with Soft Pouch Actuators
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.15473