#Article 📜 Design and Experimental Testing of an Ankle Rehabilitation Robot by Ioan Doroftei, Cristina-Magda Cazacu and Stelian Alaci 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2fisVkt MDPI; Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași; Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava #rehabilitationrobot #anklerehabilitation #robotdesign #modelingandsimulation #experimentaltesting #Abstract The ankle joint (AJ) is a crucial joint in daily life, responsible for providing stability, mobility, and support to the lower limbs during routine activities such as walking, jumping, and running. Ankle joint injuries can occur due to sudden twists or turns, leading to ligament sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations that can cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility. When AJ trauma occurs, joint instability happens, causing mobility limitations or even a loss of joint mobility, and rehabilitation therapy is necessary. AJ rehabilitation is critical for those recovering from ankle injuries to regain strength, stability, and function. Common rehabilitation methods include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), physical therapy, ankle braces, and exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles. Traditional rehabilitation therapies are limited and require constant presence from a therapist, but technological advancements offer new ways to fully recover from an injury. In recent decades there has been an upswing in research on robotics, specifically regarding rehabilitation. Robotic platforms (RbPs) offer several advantages for AJ rehabilitation assistance, including customized training programs, real-time feedback, improved performance monitoring, and increased patient engagement. These platforms use advanced technologies such as sensors, actuators, and virtual reality to help patients recover quicker and more efficiently.