Design of a Novel Servo-motorized Laser Device for Visual Pathways Diseases Therapies Based on Neuroplasticity

  • Carlos I. Sarmiento Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
  • Student Member, IEEE; and V. B. Surya Prasath Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Resumen

We discuss a novel servo-motorized laser device and a research protocol for visual pathways diseases therapies. The proposed servo-mechanized laser device can be used for potential rehabilitation of patients with hemianopia, quadrantanopia, scotoma and some types of cortical damages. The device uses a semi spherical structure where the visual stimulus will be shown inside, according to a previous stimuli therapy designed by an ophthalmologist or neurologist. The device uses a pair of servomotors (with torque=1.5kg), which controls the laser stimuli position for the internal therapy and another pair for external therapy. Using electronic tools such as microcontrollers along with miscellaneous electronic materials, combined with LabVIEW based interface, a control mechanism is developed for the new device. The proposed device is well suited to run various visual stimuli therapies. We outline the major design principles including the physical dimensions, laser device’s kinematical analysis and the corresponding software development.

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Publicado
2014-07-05
Cómo citar
Sarmiento, C. I., & IEEE; and V. B. Surya Prasath, S. M. (2014). Design of a Novel Servo-motorized Laser Device for Visual Pathways Diseases Therapies Based on Neuroplasticity. Ciencia Huasteca Boletín Científico De La Escuela Superior De Huejutla, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.29057/esh.v2i4.1068