Design and Development of Active Physiotherabot for Stroke Patients

In this paper, we present the design and development of MIDAS. MIDAS is intended to be a portable immersive system inclusive of an exoskeleton, a smell releasing device, and a VR game that will help stroke patients feel more motivated during a hand rehabilitation session. MIDAS engages four out of five senses during rehabilitation. MIDAS uses EMG signals taken from the subject’s forearm to predict their intention before activating physical assistance (tactile) in the opening or closing of the fingers of their hand. To evaluate the performance of MIDAS, a pilot study is done using established tools to quantify the user experience, comfort, pleasure, and motivation of the subjects in using MIDAS for rehabilitation exercises.<br>

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MIDAS: Multi-sensorial Immersive Dynamic Autonomous System Improves Motivation of Stroke Affected Patients for Hand Rehabilitation

10.36227/techrxiv.17006641.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anoop Kumar Sinha ◽

Fok-Chi-Seng Fok Kow, ◽

Zhang Jin Ming ◽

Bao Songyu ◽

Jake Tan Jun Kang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

User Experience ◽

Autonomous System ◽

Hand Rehabilitation ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Design And Development ◽

Immersive System ◽

Five Senses ◽

Rehabilitation Exercises

In this paper, we present the design and development of MIDAS. MIDAS is intended to be a portable immersive system inclusive of an exoskeleton, a smell releasing device, and a VR game that will help stroke patients feel more motivated during a hand rehabilitation session. MIDAS engages four out of five senses during rehabilitation. MIDAS uses EMG signals taken from the subject’s forearm to predict their intention before activating physical assistance (tactile) in the opening or closing of the fingers of their hand. To evaluate the performance of MIDAS, a pilot study is done using established tools to quantify the user experience, comfort, pleasure, and motivation of the subjects in using MIDAS for rehabilitation exercises.<br>

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Translation Research for the Rehabilitation of Left Spatial Neglect and Associated Disorders of Attention in Stroke Patients

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld18.2.55 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 55-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nkiruka Arene ◽

Argye E. Hillis

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Basis ◽

Attention Bias ◽

Spatial Neglect ◽

Clinical Use ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Translation Research ◽

Unilateral Neglect ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Sound Theoretical Basis ◽

Review Current

Abstract The syndrome of unilateral neglect, typified by a lateralized attention bias and neglect of contralateral space, is an important cause of morbidity and disability after a stroke. In this review, we discuss the challenges that face researchers attempting to elucidate the mechanisms and effectiveness of rehabilitation treatments. The neglect syndrome is a heterogeneous disorder, and it is not clear which of its symptoms cause ongoing disability. We review current methods of neglect assessment and propose logical approaches to selecting treatments, while acknowledging that further study is still needed before some of these approaches can be translated into routine clinical use. We conclude with systems-level suggestions for hypothesis development that would hopefully form a sound theoretical basis for future approaches to the assessment and treatment of neglect.

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