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Advancing Human Ability with Dr. Joanne C. Smith
“When I became CEO, people began talking to me differently than they had when I was a physician.” This shift led Dr. Smith to begin thinking differently about health care.
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Robotic Mobility in a Fitness Center
Test KineAssist MX on the ways it simulates over ground activities, force fields, provide standardized perturbations, and assure safety in challenging tasks.
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Multi-user Virtual Training Environment for Upper Extremity Therapy in the Home
To develop and evaluate a multi-user virtual reality (VR) environment for training upper extremity motor control after stroke
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Community-Ready Upper Extremity Interactive Rehabilitation
This project develops and refines a clinic-ready therapy system, broadens application areas to other pathologies, and evaluates success outside the lab.
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Development of Expertise in Use of Exoskeletons for Walking in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
this study will both identify the level of competency necessary in various skills for independent use of the ReWalk as well training strategies for this end.
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A Body-Machine Interface for Promoting Motor Recovery while Controlling Assistive Devices
Overview of the body-machine interface for promoting motor recovery while controlling assistive devices project.
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Wheelchair-Based, Robotic, Upper Extremity Exercise and Power- Assisted Propulsion
Develop a robotic, power-assist lever drive for a manual wheelchair that people with severe upper extremity impairment can use to both exercise and ambulate.
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Wearable Robotics for Fall Prevention
We will develop a portable device that is easy to wear and does not interfere with a patient’s gait, unless when necessary to prevent a fall.
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Application of Avatar Systems
This project aims at creating 3D environments where patients experience virtual representations of exercise motion through the use of motion detection sensors.
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Military Sports Program
The Military Sports programs are open to military personnel with a primary physical disability.
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New Rehab Hospital Integrates Research and Care in One Facility
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is designed to spur instant collaboration among clinicians and researchers.
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Smart Wheelchair
We envision a future where autonomy options are available when being fit for a wheelchair, just like the variety of seating options are available today.
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