Robot-Aided Neuro-Rehabilitation in Stroke: Neuro-Recovery for Thalamic Lesion

Abstract

Abstract We are applying robotics and information technology to assist, enhance, and quantify neuro-rehabilitation. Our goal is a new class of interactive, user-affectionate clinical devices designed not only for evaluating patients, but also for delivering meaningful therapy via engaging “video games.” Notably, the novel robot MIT-MANUS has been designed and programmed for clinical neurological applications, and has undergone extensive clinical trials for more than four years at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital – White Plains, NY. This paper will review the main result of the pilot clinical trial of the 20 patients focusing on the consequences of thalamic lesions.