Design and Construction of a Bilateral Haptic System for the Remote Assessment of the Stiffness and Range of Motion of the Hand

Design and Construction of a Bilateral Haptic System for the Remote Assessment of the Stiffness and Range of Motion of the Hand

The use of haptic devices in the rehabilitation of impaired limbs has become rather popular, given the proven effectiveness in promoting recovery. In a standard framework, such devices are used in rehabilitation centers, where patients interact with virtual tasks, presented on a screen. To track the...

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Main Authors: Fabio Oscari, Roberto Oboe, Omar Andres Daud Albasini, Stefano Masiero, Giulio Rosati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
rehabilitation robotics
force feedback
remote rehabilitation
series elastic actuator
tele-assessment
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/16/10/1633

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