At the premises of the National Centre of Robotics, a master’s thesis titled Robotic Ergotherapy of the Upper Limb (authored by Ing. Izabela Trepáčová under the supervision of NCR member Ing. Ľuboš Chovanec, PhD.) laid the foundation for developing the robotic applications designed specifically for fine-motor rehabilitation of the upper limb.
The video below showcases one of the proposed robotic therapies — a practical demonstration of how a force-compliant robot can assist patients with tasks essential after a stroke or injury, including object stabilization, grip training, and spatial manipulation. The application supports training of muscular endurance and motor control. The patient holds a cup mounted on the robot flange and attempts to keep it in a defined position while the robot simulates a virtual object weight by computing an additional force. An LED indicator provides feedback on positional accuracy, and all forces and deviations are recorded for subsequent evaluation and analysis.
NCR je konzorčným partnerom projektu: Expanding Digitalisation of Industry (4.0) in Slovakia – EXPANDI 4.0
Projekt EXPANDI 4.0 je financovaný z prostriedkov programu Digitálna Európa a Plánu obnovy a odolnosti SR.
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