Task-oriented methodology for objective assessment hand rehabilitation with robotics therapy

• Main Author: Huang, YunYun
• Other Authors: Low Kin Huat
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Mechatronics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/51875
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Impairments such as muscle weakness, loss of range of motion, decreased reaction times and disordered movement organization create deficits in motor control, which affect independent living of patients. Rehabilitation robotic systems are then suggested to help the patients in maintaining or improvin...