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?

Unimanual and bimanual reach and grasp tasks Signup and view all the answers

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

Level of the lesion Signup and view all the answers

What are patients with severe arm impairment recommended to consider?

Compensatory approaches and assistive devices Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Mechanical Signup and view all the answers

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

3D printing Signup and view all the answers

How are pneumatic robotic gloves operated?

Using air pressure controlled by specific pressure valves Signup and view all the answers

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

To measure grip strength and control the glove Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Machine learning Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To restore hand function and muscle strength in the affected hand Signup and view all the answers

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

Mechanical actuation Signup and view all the answers

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