Exploratory development of human-machine interaction strategies for post-stroke upper-limb rehabilitation.
Journal:
Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
Published Date:
Jul 4, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Stroke and its related complications, place significant burdens on human society in the twenty-first century, and lead to substantial demands for upper limb rehabilitation. To fulfill the rehabilitation needs, human-machine interaction (HMI) technology strives continuously. Depends on the involvement of subject, HMI strategy can be classified as passive or active. Compare to passive modalities, active strategies are believed to be more effective in promoting neuroplasticity and motor recovery for post-stroke survivors in sub-acute and chronic phase. However, post-stroke survivors usually experience weak upper arms, limited range of motion (ROM) and involuntary excessive movement patterns. Distinguishing between complex subtle motion intentions and excessive involuntary movements in real-time remains a challenge in current research, which impedes the application of active HMI strategies in clinical practice.
