Author/Editor		Bardorfer, Aleš; Munih, Marko
Title		Upper limb motion analysis using haptic interface
Type		članek
Source		In: Sinjkaer T, Popovic D, Struijk JJ, editors. IFESS 2000 NP 2000. Proceedings of the 5th annual conference of the international functional electrical stimulation society and 6th triennial conference "Neural prostheses: motor systems"; 2000 Jun 18-24; Aalborg. Aalborg: International functional electrical stimulation society,
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 84-7
Language		eng
Abstract		An objective test for evaluating the functional studies of the upper limbs (UL) in patients with neurological diseases (ND) is presented. The method allows assessment of kinematic and dynamic motor abilities of UL. Our methodology is based on creating a virtual environment, using a computer display for visual information and a PHANTOM haptic interface. Haptic interface is used as a kinematic measuring device and for providing feedback to the patient. The test makes various degrees of complexity possible; by choosing labyrinths with various track width and lenght, and by changing wall friction. The test offers a wide range of numerical and graphic results. It has so far been applied to 13 subjects with various forms of ND (e.g. Fridreich Ataxia, Parkinsons disease, Multiple Sclerosis).
Descriptors		MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MYOCLONUS PARKINSON DISEASE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY MOVEMENT ARM ROBOTICS