IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Many common activities of daily living like open a door or fill a glass of water, which most of us take for granted, could be an insuperable problem for people who have limited mobility or impairments. For years the unique alternative to overcame thi...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Recent technological developments regarding wearable soft-robotic devices extend beyond the current application of rehabilitation robotics and enable unobtrusive support of the arms and hands during daily activities. In this light, the HandinMind (Hi...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Kinematic compatibility is of paramount importance in wearable robotic and exoskeleton design. Misalignments between exoskeletons and anatomical joints of the human body result in interaction forces which make wearing the exoskeleton uncomfortable an...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Technology aided measures offer a sensitive, accurate and time-efflcient approach for the assessment of sensorimotor function after neurological impairment compared to standard clinical assessments. This preliminary study investigated the relationshi...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
The system described in this paper combines virtual reality with haptic feedback to increase the level of immersion and invoke the sense of agency in patients with phantom limb pain with the aim of reducing perceived pain. This paper presents three c...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
In the recent decades state of the art technologies appeared in many areas to assist older adults with disabilities. However, one very essential activity of daily life, the toileting remained without any relevant development. The iToilet project of t...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Some people with severe mobility impairments are unable to operate powered wheelchairs reliably and effectively, using commercially available interfaces. This has sparked a body of research into "smart wheelchairs", which assist users to drive safely...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
The main focus of spasticity treatment is to alleviate pain, improve function and reduce risk of additional complications. In this paper the design of a robotic system with enhanced focal vibro-tactile stimulation for the treatment of spasticity in t...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Spasticity is a common impairment following an upper motor neuron lesion in conditions such as stroke and brain injury. A clinical issue is how to best quantify and measure spasticity. Recently, research has been performed to develop new methods of s...
IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]
Jul 1, 2017
Our area of interest is robotic-based rehabilitation after stroke, and our goal is to help patients achieve optimal motor learning during high-intensity repetitive movement training through the assistance of robots. It is important, that the robotic ...
Join thousands of healthcare professionals staying informed about the latest AI breakthroughs in medicine. Get curated insights delivered to your inbox.