Towards the development of more human-like robotic therapy devices: A review

Authors

Armyn C. Sy, De La Salle University, Manila
Nilo T. Bugtai, De La Salle University, Manila

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Manufacturing Engineering and Management

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source Title

2010 IEEE Workshop on Health Care Management, WHCM 2010

Publication Date

5-24-2010

Abstract

Over the past decade, more and more robotic devices have been tested in the physical rehabilitation setting. While initial results from some devices indicate signs of improvements in subject's motor functions, some studies reveal the contrary. The contradicting results from these studies highlight the need of optimizing the design strategies of robotic therapy devices. In the absence of clear scientific basis for the designs of such devices, researchers should rely on proven principles of physical rehabilitation practices. In order to achieve their goals, robotic devices should become more human like in connecting intent with actions. ©2010 IEEE.

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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1109/WHCM.2010.5441275

Recommended Citation

Sy, A. C., & Bugtai, N. T. (2010). Towards the development of more human-like robotic therapy devices: A review. 2010 IEEE Workshop on Health Care Management, WHCM 2010 https://doi.org/10.1109/WHCM.2010.5441275

Disciplines

Manufacturing

Keywords

Robots—Motion; Robotics in medicine; Rehabilitation

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