Feasibility study of robot-assisted stroke rehabilitation at home using RUPERT

Task based repetitive therapy has been proposed as a promising approach to train stroke survivors to regain functional control of arm movement. The hypothesis is that such intensive therapeutic approach can induce the desirable neural plasticity or adaptation to compensate for the damage in central nervous system. We have developed a wearable exoskeleton rehabilitation robot, the associated control algorithm, the framework for automated and customizable therapy sessions, safety protection mechanisms, and a graphic user interface that is easy to use and intuitive to the patients and therapists.

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