Exoskeleton Aids in Stroke Recovery

Nov-05-18 An exoskeleton that delivers electrical stimulation to the upper limb could help patients recover from a stroke more quickly.

Typically, optimal stroke recovery in the upper limbs is dependent upon the patient performing an array of exercises, usually with the assistance of a therapist at a rehabilitation clinic. However, the wait for those clinics can be long.

As a more convenient alternative, the team from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University created the “mobile exo-neuro-musculo-skeleton.” A combination of exoskeleton and soft robot with exo-nerve stimulation, the device weighs only 11 ounces, including the onboard battery that provides enough power for a four-hour session. Designed to be worn on the affected limb, the wearable assists in stroke recovery via a combination of mechanical movements timed with electrical stimulation, which aids in the process of neuroplasticity.

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