Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation in Technology and Rehabilitation (ELE303)
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What type of function is often severely impaired following CNS damage?

  • Hearing function
  • Vision function
  • Arm and hand function (correct)
  • Leg function
  • What is the extent of damage of the corticospinal system related to?

  • Severity of arm and hand impairment (correct)
  • Recovery of upper limb function
  • Severity of gait impairment
  • Recovery of lower limb function
  • In general, what is the recovery of arm/hand function following CNS damage limited compared to?

  • Recovery of vision function
  • Recovery of leg function
  • Gait in post-stroke and cervical spinal cord injured subjects (correct)
  • Recovery of hearing function
  • What should functional training approaches and devices support for arm and hand movements?

    <p>Unimanual and bimanual reach and grasp tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does arm function depend on in patients with a cervical spinal cord injury?

    <p>Level of the lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are patients with severe arm impairment recommended to consider?

    <p>Compensatory approaches and assistive devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in stroke rehabilitation?

    <p>To enhance recovery of hand function by reducing interhemispheric inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of actuation is used in robotic gloves based on tendons for hand rehabilitation?

    <p>Mechanical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is incorporated in some robotic gloves based on tendons to aid stroke patients in their rehabilitation?

    <p>3D printing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are pneumatic robotic gloves operated?

    <p>Using air pressure controlled by specific pressure valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of pressure sensors in pneumatic robotic gloves?

    <p>To measure grip strength and control the glove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Air-ExGlove from other pneumatic robotic gloves?

    <p>It has pneumatic actuators on the glove's back and tendons for determining glove force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of technology is introduced in the Exoskeleton Robotic Glove for handling different tasks?

    <p>Machine learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of robotic gloves designed using silicone as a raw material?

    <p>They are not suitable for multiple users due to hygiene concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using robotic gloves in hand rehabilitation after a stroke?

    <p>To restore hand function and muscle strength in the affected hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which actuation method is utilized in tendon-driven robotic glove designs for hand rehabilitation?

    <p>Mechanical actuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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