Deans' stroke musings: IIT Madras & CMC Vellore Develop Indigenous Hand Rehabilitation Robot

Changing stroke rehab and research worldwide now.Time is Brain! trillions and trillions of neurons that DIE each day because there are NO effective hyperacute therapies besides tPA(only 12% effective). I have 523 posts on hyperacute therapy, enough for researchers to spend decades proving them out. These are my personal ideas and blog on stroke rehabilitation and stroke research. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical provider. Unless you join me in agitating, when you need these therapies they won't be there.

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My blog is not to help survivors recover, it is to have the 10 million yearly stroke survivors light fires underneath their doctors, stroke hospitals and stroke researchers to get stroke solved. 100% recovery. The stroke medical world is completely failing at that goal, they don't even have it as a goal. Shortly after getting out of the hospital and getting NO information on the process or protocols of stroke rehabilitation and recovery I started searching on the internet and found that no other survivor received useful information. This is an attempt to cover all stroke rehabilitation information that should be readily available to survivors so they can talk with informed knowledge to their medical staff. It lays out what needs to be done to get stroke survivors closer to 100% recovery. It's quite disgusting that this information is not available from every stroke association and doctors group.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

IIT Madras & CMC Vellore Develop Indigenous Hand Rehabilitation Robot

You'll have to ask your competent? doctor how this works. I can't figure it out. It says nothing if it will get your hand 100% recovered while still in the hospital.

IIT Madras & CMC Vellore Develop Indigenous Hand Rehabilitation Robot

The innovative device was licensed through the Technology Transfer Office (TTO-ICSR) at IIT Madras. It is the first indigenous rehabilitation robot to be successfully tested in both clinical settings and Indian homes, demonstrating its capability to deliver intense and effective therapy

This is probably it in use.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Christian Medical College, Vellore (CMC Vellore), have introduced a groundbreaking, cost-effective robot for hand rehabilitation. Named ‘PLUTO’ (Plug and Train Robot), the device has been commercialised by Thryv Rehab Solutions and is designed to provide accessible and affordable therapy for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and post-surgical hand impairments.

The innovative device was licensed through the Technology Transfer Office (TTO-ICSR) at IIT Madras. It is the first indigenous rehabilitation robot to be successfully(What is your definition of success? For survivors' success is 100% recovery! NOTHING LESS!) tested in both clinical settings and Indian homes, demonstrating its capability to deliver intense and effective therapy. Since its inception, PLUTO has benefitted more than 1,000 patients, with over 15 patients per week currently using the device at CMC Vellore., Uttar Pradesh ये हैं उत्तर प्रदेश का भव्य देवगढ़ _ Travel Nf

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Developed as a modular and portable solution, PLUTO is equipped with a single actuator and interchangeable mechanical handles, enabling targeted therapy for wrist and hand movements. Its compact design allows for therapy at the bedside, in wheelchairs, or at home, addressing the need for flexible rehabilitation solutions. The device’s cost-effectiveness and scalability make it suitable for widespread adoption, reducing financial burdens on patients and healthcare providers alike.

Speaking about the innovation, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan, Principal Investigator and Head of the TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development at IIT Madras, emphasised its potential to transform hand rehabilitation. “PLUTO revolutionises hand rehabilitation by providing an affordable and accessible solution for patients. Its portability ensures timely and consistent therapy at home or bedside, improving recovery outcomes and reducing dependency on caregivers,” she said.

Prof. Sivakumar Balasubramanian from CMC Vellore noted that PLUTO has been incorporated into routine clinical use in 11 clinics across India and highlighted its impact on patients. “PLUTO has already benefitted over 1,000 patients and is a testament to how affordable technology can make therapy accessible to more people,” he added.