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Robotics: A Rehabilitation Modality [PDF]

Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 2015
A novel rehabilitation technique must demonstrate certain attributes, namely demonstrate GAINS at the end of intervention, PERSIST beyond treatment, show evidence of GENERALIZATION, reduce COST, or demonstrate cost/benefit advantages.
Krebs, H. I., Krebs, Hermano I., Volpe, Bruce T., Volpe, B. T.   +3 more
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A Hand-Held Device Presenting Haptic Directional Cues for the Visually Impaired

Sensors, 2023
Haptic information is essential in everyday activities, especially for visually impaired people in terms of real-world navigation. Since human haptic sensory processing is nonlinear, asymmetric vibrations have been widely studied to create a pulling ...
Shuhao Dong, Justin Gallagher, Andrew Jackson, Martin Levesley   +3 more
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Muscle fatigue assessment during robot-mediated movements

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018
Background Several neuromuscular disorders present muscle fatigue as a typical symptom. Therefore, a reliable method of fatigue assessment may be crucial for understanding how specific disease features evolve over time and for developing effective ...
Maddalena Mugnosso, Francesca Marini, Michael Holmes, Pietro Morasso, Jacopo Zenzeri   +4 more
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Enhancing patient freedom in rehabilitation robotics using gaze-based intention detection

, 2013
Several design strategies for rehabilitation robotics have aimed to improve patients' experiences using motivating and engaging virtual environments. This paper presents a new design strategy: enhancing patient freedom with a complex virtual environment ...
Domen Novak, Novak, Domen, Robert Riener, Riener, Robert   +3 more
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Identification of care tasks for the use of wearable transfer support robots – an observational study at nursing facilities using robots on a daily basis

BMC Health Services Research, 2021
Background To reduce the physical burden of caregivers, wearable transfer support robots are highly desirable. Although these robots are reportedly effective for specific tasks in experimental environments, there is little information about their ...
Kenji Kato, Tatsuya Yoshimi, Shohei Tsuchimoto, Nobuaki Mizuguchi, Keita Aimoto, Naoki Itoh, Izumi Kondo   +6 more
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Usability Assessment of Body Controlled Electric Hand Prostheses: A Pilot Study

Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2021
Poly-articulated hands, actuated by multiple motors and controlled by surface myoelectric technologies, represent the most advanced aids among commercial prostheses.
Sasha B. Godfrey, Sasha B. Godfrey, Cristina Piazza, Federica Felici, Giorgio Grioli, Antonio Bicchi, Antonio Bicchi, Manuel G. Catalano, Manuel G. Catalano   +8 more
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A Modular Design for Distributed Measurement of Human–Robot Interaction Forces in Wearable Devices

Sensors, 2021
Measurement of interaction forces distributed across the attachment interface in wearable devices is critical for understanding ergonomic physical human–robot interaction (pHRI).
Keya Ghonasgi, Saad N. Yousaf, Paria Esmatloo, Ashish D. Deshpande   +3 more
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STRING-MAN: A novel wire-robot for gait rehabilitation

, 2022
S.413-426This paper presents a novel robotic prototype for advanced gait rehabilitation. This system integrates sophisticated robotic technology with control algorithms.
Schmidt, T., Surdilovic, D., Zhang, J., Bernhardt, R.   +3 more
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Pragmatic recommendations to improve access to rehabilitation robots, assistive technologies and neurorehabilitation services in Africa: proceedings from ICORR-SASNET Ghana neurorehabilitation workshop, 2024

Frontiers in Stroke
The 2024 ICORR-SASNET Ghana Neurorehabilitation Robotics workshop, convened on March 15-16, 2024, in Accra, Ghana, brought together 22 speakers and 27 attendees from nine countries to address the pressing need for enhanced access to neurorehabilitation ...
Ebenezer Ad Adams, Ebenezer Ad Adams, Robert Riener, Robert Riener, Mohamed Bouri, Isabel Gunther, Matthew Olaogun, Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Chinonso A. Ad Adams, Chinonso A. Ad Adams, Albert Akpalu, Mary W. Agoriwo, Leslie W. Ajavon, Kayode Ayodele, Ahmad A. Sanusi, Ahmed O. Idowu, Adebimpe Ogunmodede, Benidict O. Quao, Kang Xiang Khor, Alex Kamadu, Sserunkuma C. Maholo, Shani Halfon, Uchenna C. Eke, Sunday O. Ayenowowon, Emmanuel A. Nelson, Mary C. Barnes, Patience Yeboah, Prince A. Amoah, Charles K. Dakpoe, Mayowa O. Owolabi, Mayowa O. Owolabi, Mayowa O. Owolabi, Michelle J. Johnson, Michelle J. Johnson   +33 more
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Assistive Robotics for Upper Limb Physical Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Future Prospects

Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Physical assistive robotics are oriented to support and improve functional capacities of people. In physical rehabilitation, robots are indeed useful for functional recovery of affected limb.
Andrés Guatibonza, Leonardo Solaque, Alexandra Velasco, Lina Peñuela   +3 more
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