Rehabilitation robotics lives or dies by the quality of its actuation: therapy movements must be precise, smooth and safe around human patients. A project from the Université de Sherbrooke featured by CubeMars applies exactly that combination to muscular atrophy care, using AK10-9 and AK80-64 actuators.
What the Video Shows
According to CubeMars, the Sherbrooke system achieves precise stretching movements by combining the compact design and high torque performance of the two AK-series actuators, enabling effective rehabilitation support for patients with muscular atrophy.
Original Video
Source: CubeMars Official YouTube Channel
Video: CubeMars in Medical Innovation | Supporting Muscular Atrophy Rehabilitation
The Actuators Involved
Product Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CubeMars |
| AK10-9 V3.0 KV60 rated torque | 18 Nm (peak 53 Nm) |
| AK10-9 V3.0 KV60 reduction / weight | 9:1 / 940 g |
| AK80-64 KV80 rated torque | 48 Nm (peak 120 Nm) |
| AK80-64 KV80 reduction / weight | 64:1 / 850 g |
| Rated Voltage | 48 V (AK10-9) / 24–48 V (AK80-64) |
| Applications | Rehabilitation systems, robotic joints |
Specifications sourced from the official CubeMars product data.
Why This Case Matters
Stretching therapy for muscular atrophy needs actuators that can apply sustained, well-controlled forces across a patient’s range of motion - high torque for the load, and integrated encoders and control loops for the gentleness. Pairing a 53 Nm-peak AK10-9 with a 120 Nm-peak AK80-64 gives the system a wide force envelope without bulky external gearboxes.
Explore on ToBMS
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Conclusion
This is a clean example of catalog actuators doing clinical-grade work: standard AK-series units, integrated encoders and drivers, and a therapy motion profile that depends on precision more than raw speed.
