Manipulator for upper limb rehabilitation

This paper describes the development of a robot for functional movement training of arm, forearm and hand after stroke. Introduction presents statistical data about upper limb motor disability. This new solution of manipulator gives a chance to realize controlled passive and active exercises. Particular attention was paid to the spastic hand. In the document we present also the kinematics and dynamics of manipulator. Moreover, the device will be prepared to carry out diagnosis and allowed to summarize the results.