In:
Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Fuji Technology Press Ltd., Vol. 26, No. 3 ( 2014-06-20), p. 377-387
Abstract:
〈 div class=""abs_img"" 〉 〈 img src=""[disp_template_path]/JRM/abst-image/00260003/11.jpg"" height=""200"" / 〉 Defecation robot 〈 /span 〉 〈 /div 〉 The processing of human excretion has become a serious problem in two specialized environments – the nursing care of elderly bed-ridden patients and the microgravity space environments as the International Space Station. To deal with such issues, the authors are developing a new type of toilet system, and they feel that a defecation simulator is needed to investigate and test such systems. This paper discusses development of a robotic defecation simulator (defecation robot) that mimics defecation involving the rectum, anal sphincter, puborectalis muscle, abdominal pressure, etc. 〈 /span 〉
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1883-8049
,
0915-3942
DOI:
10.20965/jrm.2014.p0377
Language:
English
Publisher:
Fuji Technology Press Ltd.
Publication Date:
2014
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2587053-1
SSG:
31
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