ARMIA: A Sensorized Arm Wearable for Motor Rehabilitation.

Journal: Biosensors
Published Date: Jun 29, 2022

Abstract

In this paper, we present ARMIA: a sensorized arm wearable that includes a combination of inertial and sEMG sensors to interact with serious games in telerehabilitation setups. This device reduces the cost of robotic assistance technologies to be affordable for end-users at home and at rehabilitation centers. Hardware and acquisition software specifications are described together with potential applications of ARMIA in real-life rehabilitation scenarios. A detailed comparison with similar medical technologies is provided, with a specific focus on wearable devices and virtual and augmented reality approaches. The potential advantages of the proposed device are also described showing that ARMIA could provide similar, if not better, the effectivity of physical therapy as well as giving the possibility of home-based rehabilitation.

Authors

  • Gabriel J Garcia
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Angel Alepuz
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Guillermo Balastegui
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Lluis Bernat
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Jonathan Mortes
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Sheila Sanchez
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Esther Vera
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Carlos A Jara
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Vicente Morell
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Jorge Pomares
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Jose L Ramon
    Human Robotics Group, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
  • Andrés Úbeda
    Department of Physics, System Engineering and Signal Theory, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain. andres.ubeda@ua.es.

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