Design of a home-based adaptive mixed reality rehabilitation system for stroke survivors

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011:2011:7602-5. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2011.6091874.

Abstract

This paper presents the design of a home-based adaptive mixed reality system (HAMRR) for upper extremity stroke rehabilitation. The goal of HAMRR is to help restore motor function to chronic stroke survivors by providing an engaging long-term reaching task therapy at home. The system uses an intelligent adaptation scheme to create a continuously challenging and unique multi-year therapy experience. The therapy is overseen by a physical therapist, but day-to-day use of the system can be independently set up and completed by a stroke survivor. The HAMMR system tracks movement of the wrist and torso and provides real-time, post-trial, and post-set feedback to encourage the stroke survivor to self-assess his or her movement and engage in active learning of new movement strategies. The HAMRR system consists of a custom table, chair, and media center, and is designed to easily integrate into any home.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Equipment Design
  • Home Care Services*
  • Humans
  • Multimedia
  • Stroke / physiopathology
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*
  • Wireless Technology / instrumentation*