The Use of Robotic Technology in Stroke Rehabilitation – A Review
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i4.5822Keywords:
Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Rehabilitation Robotics, Physical Therapy, End-Effector, Exoskeleton, MIT-Manus, MIME, GENTLE/s, ARMin Series, HandSOME, T-WREXAbstract
Stroke is a significant cause of death and disability in the world. It creates problems for families and national
economies alike due to its disruptive nature. Rehabilitation is a way to treat disabilities in stroke survivors, a
population that is steadily growing into a larger percentage of the population. However, stroke rehabilitation is not
standardized as there is no clear evidence-based guideline that can be applied to every person, leading to differences
in care. Other problems with rehabilitation include limitations with a therapist’s ability to work continuously and
consistently over longer periods of time. Robotics can help with solving both types of problems through their ability
to record data and work without requiring rest. There has already been development of rehabilitation robots since the
1990s and more advanced robot platforms have begun to emerge in the literature. This article reviews the literature
on stroke rehabilitation and how robotics can positively affect a patient’s outcome in stroke rehabilitation. It also
reviews several rehabilitation robots classified as either exoskeletons or end-effectors.
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