Cortical network involved in the adaptation learning of reaching using 3-dimensional robotic rehabilitation system: A functional near-infrared spectroscopic study

Introduction Robotic devices and virtual-reality (VR) system have been introduced to enhance functional recovery of the paralyzed limbs after stroke (Kwakkel et al., 2008, You et al., 2005). Since the limb coordination patterns involved in these interventions is altered by the unfamiliar environment...

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Published in:NeuroImage (Orlando, Fla.) Fla.), 2009-07, Vol.47, p.S170-S170
Main Authors: Mihara, M, Miyai, I, Haraguchi, M, Kikuchi, T, Hatakenaka, M, Hattori, N, Furusho, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adaptation
Robotics
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Summary:Introduction Robotic devices and virtual-reality (VR) system have been introduced to enhance functional recovery of the paralyzed limbs after stroke (Kwakkel et al., 2008, You et al., 2005). Since the limb coordination patterns involved in these interventions is altered by the unfamiliar environment, adaptation learning may play an important role in the therapeutic efficacy. The EUML is upper-limb training system mediated by electro-rheological fluid actuators with 3-degrees of free movement range., The subjects are given visual feedback of the position and the movement of the gripping handle of the robot arm as the colored ball (Object) in the 3-dimensional VR space on the 15[prime]-monitor (Fig 1).
ISSN:1053-8119
1095-9572
DOI:10.1016/S1053-8119(09)71832-4