[Book Chapter] Control of the E2REBOT Platform for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Patients with Neuromotor Impairment – Springer

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In this paper, the most significant aspects of the new robotic platform E2REBOT, for active assistance in rehabilitation work of the upper limbs for people with neuromotor impairment, are presented. Special emphasis is made on the characteristics of their control architecture, designed based on a three level model, one of which implements a haptic impedance controller, developed according to the “assist as needed” paradigm, looking to dynamically adjust the level of assistance to the current situation of the patient, in order to improve the results of the therapy. The two modes of therapy that supports the platform are described, highlighting the behavior of the control system in each case and describing the criteria used to adapt the behavior of the robot. Finally, we describe the ability of the system for the automatic recording of kinematic and dynamic parameters during the execution of therapies, and the availability of a management environment for exploiting these data, as a tool for supporting the rehabilitation tasks.

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[REVIEW] A review of technological and clinical aspects of robot-aided rehabilitation of upper-extremity after stroke – Full Text PDF

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and loss of motor function. Millions of people around the world are effected by it each year. Stroke results in disabled arm function. Restoration of arm function is essential to regaining activities of daily living (ADL). Along with traditional rehabilitation methods, robot-aided therapy has emerged in recent years. Robot-aided rehabilitation is more intensive, of longer duration and more repetitive. Using robots, repetitive dull exercises can turn into a more challenging and motivating tasks such as games. Besides, robots can provide a quantitative measure of the rehabilitation progress. This article overviews the terms used in robot-aided upper-limb rehabilitation. It continues by investigating the requirements for rehabilitation robots. Then the most outstanding works in robot-aided upper-limb rehabilitation and their control schemes have been investigated. The clinical outcomes of the built robots are also given that demonstrates the usability of these robots in real-life applications and their acceptance. This article summarizes a review done along with a research on the design, simulation and control of a robot for use in upper-limb rehabilitation after stroke.

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[ARTICLE] A review of technological and clinical aspects of robot-aided rehabilitation of upper-extremity after stroke

Abstract

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and loss of motor function. Millions of people around the world are effected by it each year. Stroke results in disabled arm function. Restoration of arm function is essential to regaining activities of daily living (ADL).

Along with traditional rehabilitation methods, robot-aided therapy has emerged in recent years. Robot-aided rehabilitation is more intensive, of longer duration and more repetitive. Using robots, repetitive dull exercises can turn into a more challenging and motivating tasks such as games. Besides, robots can provide a quantitative measure of the rehabilitation progress.

This article overviews the terms used in robot-aided upper-limb rehabilitation. It continues by investigating the requirements for rehabilitation robots. Then the most outstanding works in robot-aided upper-limb rehabilitation and their control schemes have been investigated. The clinical outcomes of the built robots are also given that demonstrates the usability of these robots in real-life applications and their acceptance. This article summarizes a review done along with a research on the design, simulation and control of a robot for use in upper-limb rehabilitation after stroke.

Implications for Rehabilitation

• Reviewing common terms in rehabilitation of upper limb using robots
• Reviewing rehabilitation robots built up to date
• Reviewing clinical outcomes of the mentioned rehabilitation robots

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