The peg-in-hole: A VR-based haptic assessment for quantifying ED upper limb performance and skills

Farshid Amirabdollahian, G. T. Gomes, G.R. Johnson

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Abstract

Assistive technologies (AT) have the potential to augment individual's life and to promote functional independence. However, in many cases, optimum use of an assistive technology device is restricted due to the difficulties in interacting with the user. Owing to inherent differences in the level of individuals' impairment, selection of a suitable interface for an assistive technology device is usually a difficult choice. Objective quantification of the individual's impairment is therefore a very important step in matching a suitable interface for use with assistive technology equipments. Similar need for such measures can be seen in rehabilitation where appropriate objective measures can inform the effectiveness of a therapy regime or help to compare different therapies and their usefulness. This paper presents the peg-in-hole haptic assessment designed for quantifying upper limb skills.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE 9th Int Conf on Rehabilitation Robotics
Subtitle of host publicationICORR
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages422-425
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0-7803-9003-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
EventIEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics - Chicago, United States
Duration: 28 Jun 20051 Jul 2005

Conference

ConferenceIEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period28/06/051/07/05

Keywords

  • BRAIN-INJURY

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