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<p>Hand fine motor functions may be impaired by various conditions, from injury to neurodegenerative diseases. Previously, we developed a prototype called Rehapiano that used load cells to measure the force exerted by the individual fingers. Rehapiano could distinguish between Parkinson’s patients and healthy individuals by analysing the finger tremors. Based on the experiences with the prototype and consultations with experts, we developed a more advanced prototype, Rehabimano. We show here how we improved the ergonomics and electronics. In addition, we have performed experimental validation of the device and confirmed its ability to detect and measure frequencies of tremors. These results are a stepping stone for consecutive software development and pre-clinical trials.</p>
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Hand fine motor functions may be impaired by various conditions, from injury to neurodegenerative diseases. Previously, we developed a prototype called Rehapiano that used load cells to measure the force exerted by the individual fingers. Rehapiano could distinguish between Parkinson’s patients and healthy individuals by analysing the finger tremors. Based on the experiences with the prototype and consultations with experts, we developed a more advanced prototype, Rehabimano. We show here how we improved the ergonomics and electronics. In addition, we have performed experimental validation of the device and confirmed its ability to detect and measure frequencies of tremors. These results are a stepping stone for consecutive software development and pre-clinical trials.

Advanced Prototype of Manus Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Device

Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Department of Technologies in Electronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Department of Biomedical Engineering and Measurement, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Acta Electrotechnica et Informatica

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Hand fine motor functions may be impaired by various conditions, from injury to neurodegenerative diseases. Previously, we developed a prototype called...

Advanced Prototype of Manus Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Device

Pubblicato online: 23 giu 2023

Pagine: 32 - 40

Ricevuto: 28 apr 2023

Accettato: 12 giu 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aei-2023-0005

Parole chiave
computer-aided rehabilitation, load cell, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Rehabimano

© 2023 Stanislav Husár et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Advanced Prototype of Manus Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Device

Pubblicato online: 23 giu 2023

Pagine: 32 - 40

Ricevuto: 28 apr 2023

Accettato: 12 giu 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aei-2023-0005

Parole chiavecomputer-aided rehabilitation, load cell, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Rehabimano

© 2023 Stanislav Husár et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
computer-aided rehabilitation, load cell, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Rehabimano