Abstract
Recovering hand function to perform activities of
daily living (ADL), is a significant step for stroke survivors
experiencing paresis in their upper limb. A home-based, robot
mediated training approach for the hand allows the patient to
continue their training independently after discharge to maximise
recovery at the patient’s pace. Developing such a hand/wrist
training device that is comfortable to wear and easy to use is the
objective of this work. Using a user-centred design approach, the
first iteration of the design is based on the requirements derived
from the users and therapists, leading to a first prototype. The
prototype is then compared and evaluated against the required
features. This paper highlights the methodology used in the
process of validating the design against our initial brief
daily living (ADL), is a significant step for stroke survivors
experiencing paresis in their upper limb. A home-based, robot
mediated training approach for the hand allows the patient to
continue their training independently after discharge to maximise
recovery at the patient’s pace. Developing such a hand/wrist
training device that is comfortable to wear and easy to use is the
objective of this work. Using a user-centred design approach, the
first iteration of the design is based on the requirements derived
from the users and therapists, leading to a first prototype. The
prototype is then compared and evaluated against the required
features. This paper highlights the methodology used in the
process of validating the design against our initial brief
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | #UKRAS21: The 4th UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference |
| Pages | 23 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2021 |