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    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Robotics in Medicine

    Background:

    • Physical therapy adherence is often limited by monotonous, intensive, and costly routines.
    • Technology-based rehabilitation offers potential for increased engagement, cost-effectiveness, and improved patient outcomes.
    • Developing innovative tools is crucial to enhance patient motivation and compliance in physical therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate the usability and effectiveness of an interactive rehabilitation robot (iRebot) for physical therapy.
    • To assess the iRebot's potential to provide an engaging and motivating rehabilitation experience.
    • To determine if the iRebot can effectively monitor patient compliance and motor performance.

    Main Methods:

    • An affordable, gesture-controlled interactive rehabilitation robot (iRebot) was developed.
    • Eleven healthy participants completed a test maze using the iRebot with both hands.
    • System usability was assessed via surveys, and motor performance was measured quantitatively, including wrist mobility and motion repetitions.

    Main Results:

    • Participants rated the iRebot's usability as excellent (85 ± 13).
    • The system demonstrated the ability to track wrist mobility (pitch: 39.7±13°, roll: 72.8±18°) and repetitions (avg. 30/trial).
    • All participants expressed a preference for the iRebot over standard physical therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • The iRebot shows significant potential as an evidence-based rehabilitation tool.
    • Its engaging nature and ability to monitor performance suggest improved patient compliance and outcomes.
    • The iRebot offers a promising, cost-effective, and entertaining approach to physical therapy.