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Cortically-controlled functional electrical stimulation for neurorehabilitation
We are attempting to restore motor function in animals following spinal cord injury using a neural engineering approach. We record cortical activity to estimate what the animal is trying to do, then stimulate paralyzed muscles in order to produce the movement. We evaluate whether animals can use this system to move voluntarily and, further, whether repeated training with this system rehabilitates the nervous system so that motor function is improved after the system is deactivated.
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Motor Cortical Representation of Reaching and Grasping
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Development of motor cortical interfaces for the control of reaching, grasping and locomotion
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Somatosensory representation of limb state during reaching
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Robotic Mobility in a Fitness Center
The KineAssist MX, was designed to measure deficits in four factors that impact balance and mobility, and also provide a challenging training environment to address each of these four factors by providing a unique ability to simulate over ground activities, specify force fields, provide standardized perturbations, and assure safety during highly challenging mobility tasks.
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Multi-user Virtual Training Environment for Upper Extremity Therapy in the Home
To develop and evaluate a multi-user virtual reality (VR) environment for training upper extremity motor control after stroke
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Community-Ready Upper Extremity Interactive Rehabilitation
Our approaches employ error augmentation that enhances the re-learning of movement skills (developed in the previous MARS-RERC cycles). This project (1) develops and refines a clinic-ready therapy system, (2) broadens application areas to other pathologies, and (3) evaluates success outside the lab.
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Development of Expertise in Use of Exoskeletons for Walking in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
As exoskeleton devices become more prevalent and begin to be available for personal use, there must be consensus on training strategies for safety and independence in exoskeleton ambulation. While there are limited studies of indoor level ground use, there are no studies examining stairs, ramps, or outdoor un-level ground ambulation. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the criteria for independent ambulation in exoskeletons. Therefore, this study will both identify the level of competency necessary in various skills for independent use of the ReWalk as well training strategies for this end.
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A Body-Machine Interface for Promoting Motor Recovery while Controlling Assistive Devices
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Wheelchair-Based, Robotic, Upper Extremity Exercise and Power- Assisted Propulsion
Develop a robotic, power-assist lever drive for a manual wheelchair that people with severe upper extremity impairment can use to both exercise and ambulate.
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Wearable Robotics for Fall Prevention
The goal of this development project is to enable balance therapy as part of a patient’s daily life, blurring the border between “assistive” and “therapeutic” technology: We will develop a portable device that is easy to wear and does not interfere with a patient’s gait, unless when necessary to prevent a fall.
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