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Novel tool to assess and train tactile localization in neurological patients
Tactile localization can be affected after stroke. The ReHaptic Glove was developed for the assessment and therapy of tactile localization deficits on the hand. The objective of this project is to create normative models of healthy performance, which can be used to quantify deficts in patients.
Correct localization of physical stimuli on the hand is important for activites of daily living. To retrain correct localization, we propose to use robotic technology, consisting of a glove providing haptic stimuli at different locations on the hand and a touchscreen interface, in combination with different therapeutic games. To quantify deficits in neurological patients, the acquisition of normative from healthy young and elderly subjects is essential.
Correct localization of physical stimuli on the hand is important for activites of daily living. To retrain correct localization, we propose to use robotic technology, consisting of a glove providing haptic stimuli at different locations on the hand and a touchscreen interface, in combination with different therapeutic games. To quantify deficits in neurological patients, the acquisition of normative from healthy young and elderly subjects is essential.
The goal of this project is to acquire normative data and create models of healthy performance for future comparison with neurological patients.
The goal of this project is to acquire normative data and create models of healthy performance for future comparison with neurological patients.
- recruite healthy young and elderly subjects
- acquire normative assessment and therapy-adaptation data
- create normative models
- assist with pilot tests in stroke patients (optional)
- recruite healthy young and elderly subjects - acquire normative assessment and therapy-adaptation data - create normative models - assist with pilot tests in stroke patients (optional)
- German speaking is a plus for subject recruitment
- German speaking is a plus for subject recruitment
Mike Domenik Rinderknecht ETH Zurich, Rehabilitation Engineering Lab (RELab)
mike.rinderknecht@hest.ethz.ch
Mike Domenik Rinderknecht ETH Zurich, Rehabilitation Engineering Lab (RELab)