To assist physically disabled people with impaired upper limb function, we have developed
a new 7-DOF exoskeleton-type robot named Motion Assistive Robotic-Exoskeleton for
Superior Extremity (ETS-MARSE) to ease daily upper limb movements and to provide
effective rehabilitation therapy to the superior extremity. The ETS-MARSE comprises a
shoulder motion support part, an elbow and forearm motion support part, and a wrist motion
support part. It is designed to be worn on the lateral side of the upper limb in order to provide …