{"id":631453,"date":"2024-08-20T02:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/robot-coaches-are-reading-brain-signals-to-support-stroke-rehabilitation\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T02:01:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T23:01:00","slug":"robot-coaches-are-reading-brain-signals-to-support-stroke-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/robot-coaches-are-reading-brain-signals-to-support-stroke-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"#Robot coaches are reading brain signals to support stroke rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            Robot coaches that read brain signals could pave a new way for the rehabilitation of stroke and brain injury survivors.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s according to the EU-funded <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vitalise-project.eu\/virtual-access\/\">VITALISE project<\/a>, led by researchers from the UK\u2019s National Robotarium and developed in partnership with the AIT Austrian Institute of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The three-month trial, which was completed in Vienna, targeted individuals with upper limb impairments. These affect <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roximately <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8637332\/\">80%<\/a> of acute stroke survivors and are a common side effect of brain injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Improving arm function in such cases involves practicing task-specific exercises repeatedly. But often, lack of motivation or visual progress indicators can negatively affect prescribed, self-managed rehabilitation routines.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/srrsbwkqwr?videoFoam=true&amp;autoPlay=true\" title=\"\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\" msallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know that sustained, repetitive exercises are crucial for recovery after a stroke or brain injury,\u201d said lead researcher Lynne Baillie. \u201cHowever, without supervision it can be challenging for survivors to stay motivated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To explore potential solutions, the project developed a system in which a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a>ly assistive robot communicates with patients using a headset that monitors brain signals.<\/p>\n<p>The robot\u00a0then processes the data to interpret the patients\u2019 intended movements during different exercises. This enables them to provide real-time motivation and feedback, and even mimic movements to demonstrate an exercise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1409464 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"Two researchers trialing a robot's ability to mimic arms movements inside a room \" width=\"796\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/08\/Researchers-trial-robotic-coaching-using-a-head-band-that-can-interpret-brain-signals-796x408.jpg\"\/><figcaption>Researchers trialing the robot\u2019s ability to interpret brain signals and mimic movements. Credit: VITALISE<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1409464 size-featured_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/08\/Researchers-trial-robotic-coaching-using-a-head-band-that-can-interpret-brain-signals-796x408.jpg\" alt=\"Two researchers trialing a robot's ability to mimic arms movements inside a room \" width=\"796\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team tested the technology with 16 stroke and brain injury patients to evaluate the system\u2019s ease of use and the robot\u2019s ability to motivate exercise and build user trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cThe robot quickly learned how each individual reacted and was very effective in understanding intention and mimicking movements. The patients all said interacting with the robot was a motivational experience.\u201d Baillie told TNW. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cThe hope is that we can organise trials in Scottish hospitals\u00a0to further develop and improve the technology. We\u2019re having\u00a0very positive conversations with the NHS in this\u00a0regard.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1409465 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"Four researchers standing behind a robot inside a room \" width=\"796\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/08\/Prof.-Lynne-Baillie-academic-lead-at-the-National-Robotarium-extreme-left-with-researchers-of-the-Vitalise-RULR-trials-in-Austria-796x597.jpg\"\/><figcaption>Professor Lynne Baillie (left) and project researchers. Credit: VITALISE<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1409465 size-featured_img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/08\/Prof.-Lynne-Baillie-academic-lead-at-the-National-Robotarium-extreme-left-with-researchers-of-the-Vitalise-RULR-trials-in-Austria-796x597.jpg\" alt=\"Four researchers standing behind a robot inside a room \" width=\"796\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The potential of robot coaches in stroke rehabilitation has been attracting various <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/repository.tudelft.nl\/record\/uuid:aa737d12-e94d-43eb-9713-9c93ddb88edc\">research efforts<\/a> in the past couple of years. And while the technology hasn\u2019t spun out of academia yet, it promises to improve patient engagement through social interaction.\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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That\u2019s according to the EU-funded VITALISE project, led by researchers from the UK\u2019s National Robotarium and developed in partnership with the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. 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