A robot glove compensates for reduced gripping capacity, while a joystick helps stroke patients strengthen their arms.
Now, an Italian startup is aiming to enhance patients’ upper body motor rehabilitation through its certified exoskeleton.
Encompassing a chair and attached joints for both arms and shoulders, it allows patients to work on all their upper limbs at once. Sensors determine how much support the device should provide, based on individual patients’ needs.
Five degrees of freedom cover approximately 92% of all natural movements. VR games are used to train the muscle groups involved in getting dressed, washing or picking up objects.
Another app helps recovering stroke patients plan their days. Other exoskeletons – for the legs this time – also come from Italy.
