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Cognitive Robotics Lab, TU Ilmenau, 98684, Ilmenau (Germany)
Cognitive Robotics Lab, TU Ilmenau, 98684, Ilmenau (Germany)
Abstract:
This
paper introduces a novel robot-based approach to the stroke
rehabilitation scenario, in which a mobile robot companion accompanies
stroke patients during their walking self-training. This assistance
enables them to move freely in the clinic practicing both their mobility
and spatial orientation skills. Based on a set of questions for
systematic evaluating the autonomy and practicability of assistive
robots and a three-stage approach in conducting function and user tests
in the clinical setting, we present the results of user trials performed
with N=30 stroke patients in a stroke rehabilitation center between
4/2015 and 3/2016. This allowed us to make an honest inventory of the
strengths and weaknesses of the developed robot companion and its
already achieved practicability for clinical use. The results of the
user studies show that patients and fellow patients were very
open-minded and accepted the robotic coach. The robot motivated them for
independent training and leaving their room, despite severe
consequences of stroke (lower limbs paralysis, speech/language problems,
loss of orientation, depression), provided a very self-determined
training regime, and encouraged them to expand the radius of their
training in the clinic.
Date of Conference:
29 May-3 June 2017
Date Added to IEEE Xplore:
24 July 2017
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