Physical therapy keeps exploiting more and more the capabilities of the robot of adapting
the treatments to patients' needs. This paper aims at presenting a psychophysiological …

Robot-mediated neuro-rehabilitation has been proved to be an effective therapeutic
approach for upper limb motor recovery after stroke, though its actual potential when …

Human motor performance, speed and variability are highly susceptible to emotional states.
This paper reviews the impact of the emotions on the motor control performance, and studies …

This paper examines the usefulness of psychophysiological measurements in a
biocooperative feedback loop that adjusts the difficulty of an upper extremity rehabilitation …

We propose a novel method for monitoring cognitive engagement in stroke patients during
motor rehabilitation. Active engagement reflects implicit motivation and can enhance motor …

The design of patient-tailored rehabilitative protocols represents one of the crucial factors
that influence motor recovery mechanisms, such as neuroplasticity. This approach, including …

Robots were introduced in the field of upper limb neurorehabilitation to relieve the therapist
from physical labor, and to provide high-intensity therapy to the patient. A variety of control …

This paper presents a robotic system for 3D upperlimb robot-aided rehabilitation, grounded
on a patient-tailored approach: it real-time adapts therapy characteristics to patient needs …

The use of robotic platforms for neuro-rehabilitation may boost the neural plasticity process
and improve motor recovery in patients with upper limb mobility impairment as a …

In order to harmonize robotic devices with human beings, the robots should be able to
perceive important psychosomatic impact triggered by emotional states such as frustration or …