Exoskeleton-robot-assisted therapy is well-known to help recover arm functions in stroke patients; however, there are limited studies on the variables affecting the outcomes. A study has revealed a new route of motor recovery for stroke patients, emphasizing the role of the upper extremity section Fugl-Meyer scale (FM-UE) as a beneficial predictor of outcome. Robotic therapy for upper limb intervention in motor recovery of stroke patients was earlier based on end-effector robots that help the patient’s hand or forearm generate force at the interface.
Recently, exoskeleton devices that can be intensively and repetitively used for a long session, even in the absence of a skilled therapist, are being used to overcome the limitations of end-effector robots. The Automatic Recovery Arm Motility Integrated System (ARAMIS) Image 1. Automatic Recovery Arm Motility Integrated System (ARAMIS) –…
