Abstract
We have developed a robotic device (the "rat stepper") for evaluating and training locomotor function of spinal cord injured rodents. This paper provides a detailed description of the device design and a characterization of its robotic performance capabilities.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Equipment Design
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Equipment Failure Analysis
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Female
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Gait Disorders, Neurologic / diagnosis
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Gait Disorders, Neurologic / etiology
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Gait Disorders, Neurologic / physiopathology*
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Gait Disorders, Neurologic / rehabilitation*
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Hindlimb / physiopathology
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Locomotion*
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Physical Conditioning, Animal / instrumentation*
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Physical Conditioning, Animal / methods
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Rats
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Robotics / instrumentation*
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Robotics / methods
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Spinal Cord Injuries / diagnosis
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Spinal Cord Injuries / physiopathology*
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Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation*
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Therapy, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation
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Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods