A Design of Assistive Device for Toilet Based on Sitting-to-stand Motion Trajectory / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective:To design a toilet assistant device according with an ergonomics based on the natural sit-to-stand transition motion trajectory, to improve the safety and comfort for the older adults. Methods:The sit-to-stand transition motion trajectory was obtained at different speeds using Inertial Measurement Unit from twelve healthy subjects. The finite element contrastive pressures on toilet seat at 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40° sitting inclination angles were compared from this trajectory to the other research trajectory, as well as the balance analysis after standing. A total of 20 healthy subjects experienced the toilet assistant device and reported their satisfaction. Results:At four angles of inclination, the average pressure of this trajectory was less than that of the other research; while the vertical projection of center of mass was within the range of center of pressure, satisfying the balance condition. Most of the subjects were satisfactory to the toilet assistant device. Conclusion:A new sit-to-stand transition motion trajectory has been obtained. A toilet assistant device based on the motion trajectory has been designed, which is comfortable and steady.