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Item ArmAssist: Development of a functional prototype for at-home telerehabilitation of post-stroke arm impairment(2012) Perry, Joel C.; Zabaleta, Haritz; Belloso, Aitor; Rodriguez-De-Pablo, Cristina; Cavallaro, Francesca I.; Keller, Thierry; Tecnalia Research & InnovationGrowing numbers of stroke survivors are leading to increasing numbers of motor deficits, the majority of which include deficiencies in arm function. There is a strong need, therefore, to find new tools and strategies for providing efficient and effective sub-acute patient care. The requirements for such a device are outlined from both patient and therapist perspectives, and a new prototype system for sub-acute arm training in post-stroke care is presented. The complete system is composed of a base module with quick-connecting hand and forearm orthoses, a global position detection mat, and an all-in-one touchscreen PC with telerehabilitation software and interfaces. The size and portability of the system allow it to be easily moved and setup in the patient home to enable increased durations and intensity of training outside of the standard inclinic care.Item Development of a powered mobile module for the ArmAssist home-based telerehabilitation platform(2013) Jung, Je Hyung; Valencia, David B.; Rodriguez-De-Pablo, Cristina; Keller, Thierry; Perry, Joel C.; Medical Technologies; Tecnalia Research & InnovationThe ArmAssist, developed by Tecnalia, is a system for at-home telerehabilitation of post-stroke arm impairments. It consists of a wireless mobile base module, a global position and orientation detection mat, a PC with display monitor, and a tele-rehabilitation software platform. This paper presents the recent development results on the mobile module augmenting its functionality by adding actuation components. Three DC servo motors were employed to drive the mobile module and a position control algorithm based on the kinematic model and velocity mode control was implemented such that the module tracks a path defined in the training software. Pilot tests of the powered mobile module were performed in experiments with different load conditions and two unimpaired subjects. Both test results show that the module is able to follow the predefined path within an acceptable error range for reach movement training. Further study and testing of the system in realistic conditions following stroke will be a future topic of research.Item Development of computer games for assessment and training in post-stroke arm telerehabilitation(2012) Rodriguez-De-Pablo, Cristina; Perry, Joel C.; Cavallaro, Francesca I.; Zabaleta, Haritz; Keller, Thierry; Tecnalia Research & InnovationStroke is the leading cause of long term disability among adults in industrialized nations. The majority of these disabilities include deficiencies in arm function, which can make independent living very difficult. Research shows that better results in rehabilitation are obtained when patients receive more intensive therapy. However this intensive therapy is currently too expensive to be provided by the public health system, and at home few patients perform the repetitive exercises recommended by their therapists. Computer games can provide an affordable, enjoyable, and effective way to intensify treatment, while keeping the patient as well as their therapists informed about their progress. This paper presents the study, design, implementation and user-testing of a set of computer games for at-home assessment and training of upper-limb motor impairment after stroke.