IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
This article describes the motivation behind and the technical aspects at the basis of the development of the innovative rehabilitation robot hunova®. The paper describes in detail the hardware and software design of the system and summarizes the cli...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
A key feature of a successful game is its ability to provide the player with an adequate level of challenge. However, the objective of difficulty adaptation in serious games is not only to maintain the player's motivation by challenging, but also to ...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
In this paper, we propose a wrist rehabilitation robot employing a novel actuation mechanism composed of electromagnetic clutch, brake, and motor and a safe-related mechanism. The actuation mechanism of the robot can perform both passive and active r...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Single-sided motor weakness, also known as hemiparesis, is the most prevalent gait impairment among stroke survivors, which often results in gait asymmetry. Studies on robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) have shown positive effects of force feedback ...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
With the aging of the population in the United States, an increasing number of individuals suffer from mobility challenges. For such individuals, the difficulty of standing up from a seated position is a major barrier for their daily physical activit...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Occupational rehabilitation is an integral part of the recovery process for workers who have sustained injuries at the workplace. It often requires the injured worker to engage in functional tasks that simulate the workplace environment to help regai...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Individuals suffering from quadriplegia can achieve increased independence by using an assistive robotic manipulator (ARM). However, due to their disability, the interfaces that can be used to operate such devices become limited. A versatile intraora...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Proprioception, the ability to sense body position and limb movements in space without visual feedback, is one of the key factors in controlling body movements and performing activities of daily living. However, this capability might be affected afte...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
Rehabilitative exercise for people suffering from upper limb impairments has the potential to improve their neuro-plasticity due to repetitive training. Our study investigates the usefulness of Electroencephalogram and Electromyogram (EMG) signals fo...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jun 1, 2019
The aim of this work is to present a novel robot-based method to assess the sources of a lack of functionality in patients with recent traumatic wrist injuries. Post-traumatic patients experience limited range of motion as well as strength and propri...