Using affordable robotic systems to improve rehabilitation after stroke
Rehabilitation Using Community-Based Affordable Robotic Exercise Systems (Rehab CARES)
This study is working on creating affordable robotic exercise machines to help stroke survivors do arm and hand exercises in their communities, making it easier for them to get the rehabilitation they need outside of hospitals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Recupero Robotics LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923752 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance rehabilitation for stroke survivors by developing affordable robotic exercise systems that can be used in community settings. The approach focuses on creating a haptic robot that allows patients to perform diverse arm and hand exercises, improving their functional outcomes. By leveraging cloud-based technology and control algorithms, the project seeks to make rehabilitation more accessible, especially for those in low-resource environments. The goal is to provide effective post-stroke care that can be delivered outside of traditional hospital settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors who require rehabilitation and have limited access to traditional therapy due to financial or geographical barriers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not stroke survivors or those who do not require rehabilitation services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to quality rehabilitation for stroke survivors, leading to better recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using robotic systems for rehabilitation, indicating that this approach could be effective in improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Recupero Robotics LLC — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Michelle J. — Recupero Robotics LLC
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Michelle J.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.