Towards Cost-Oriented User-Friendly Robotic Systems for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Abstract

This chapter deals with robotics for assisting patients in their recovery after stroke. The first section outlines the key physiotherapist movements that are needed in post-stroke treatment. Sets of experimental data are discussed for defining the main specifications for post-stroke rehabilitation devices. Then, a detailed overview is provided on the existing key achievements and solutions concerning rehabilitation robotics for post-stroke treatment. This section is followed by a detailed critical analysis aiming at the definition of new concepts for cost-oriented user-friendly solutions.