Publication: Rehabilitation technology: smart robotic glove rehab for post-stroke patient recovery
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2023-08
Authors
Soo, Seok Huey
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15 million people worldwide suffer from strokes annually. A stroke is a condition in which the blood
vessel in the brain is clogged, leading to the brain becomes damaged due to its deprived state. Stroke condition impairs both cognitive and occupational activities of the post stroke patient. On the extreme case, the stroke condition may exacerbate to irreversible state which may lead to death. Loss of vision, speech, paralysis, and confusion can all affect post-stroke survivors. 5 million are left permanently disabled, placing a burden on family and community. The project focuses on hand rehabilitation with emphasis to recover the motor control. For most patients, motor rehabilitation training is time consuming and expensive. The primary barrier to the practical application of hand rehabilitation robotics is their restricted availability, which is caused by their high cost in terms of material, development costs and complexity. Thus, this project proposes the design of a cost-effective Smart Glove in terms of higher flexibility and portability which utilize soft robotic technologies and rehabilitative robotic system with active mode which help to reorganize the brains neuro-connectivity using a myRio microcontroller. Control strategy is to be developed to control the strength of the soft actuators enabling the rehabilitation training to be carried out effectively on the post stroke patient. Results showed that the glove effectively facilitated hand movements and provided force feedback through flex sensors and soft actuators. The integration of different modes allowed for personalized rehabilitation programs, while monitoring features enabled remote monitoring by medical professionals. In summary, the results of this project have demonstrated the significant potential and effectiveness of the Smart Robotic Glove in facilitating post-stroke rehabilitation. By focusing on hand rehabilitation and motor control recovery, the glove addresses a crucial aspect of stroke recovery, which can greatly impact the patient's overall quality of life. Overall, the Smart Robotic Glove represents a promising and valuable tool in post-stroke rehabilitation, offering the potential to positively impact the lives of stroke survivors and their families.