High-intensity focused ultrasound surgery based on a KUKA robot (HIFUSK) can address unmet clinical needs in the treatment of pathological tissues, such as cancerous tissues. HIFUSK is the marriage of two technologies: robotics and focused ultrasound (FUS). Such a combination results in a surgical treatment that is precise and noninvasive (no incisions, no anesthesia, and no … [Read more...] about High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Surgery Based on KUKA Robot
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A Novel Telerehabilitation Approach for Cognitive-Language Therapy in Chronic Stroke Subjects With Aphasia
By stating “All people, everywhere, deserve the right care, right in their community,” [21] . the World Health Organization sets, in an exhortative way, the fundamental assumption for primary health care. Under these premises, we developed an augmented and extended approach to a home-rehabilitation system to provide intensive care to chronic stroke patients with aphasia. The … [Read more...] about A Novel Telerehabilitation Approach for Cognitive-Language Therapy in Chronic Stroke Subjects With Aphasia
ArmAssist: A Telerehabilitation Solution for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation at Home
ArmAssist (AA), developed by TECNALIA, is a telerehabilitation platform aiming to help poststroke subjects maintain the rehabilitation of the upper limb at home. AA includes robotic modules with multiple sensors to train and measure the users’ voluntary movements. An assessment platform based on serious games is also included to not only engage the user but also perform … [Read more...] about ArmAssist: A Telerehabilitation Solution for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation at Home
