Southampton University researchers have developed a pioneering system that aims to retrain weak or paralysed muscles in patients who have suffered brain damage in a stroke.
The researchers are from the university's School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Electronics and Computer Science.
Jane Burridge, research leader, said: "As far as we know, nobody has previously tried using a technique called 'iterative learning control'... It is a great example of how state-of-the-art control theory, normally used for industrial robots, can be applied to challenges in rehabilitation."
Register to continue
Why register?
- Registration is free and only takes a moment
- Once registered, you can read 3 articles a month
- Sign up for our newsletter
Subscribe
Or subscribe for unlimited access to:
- Unlimited access to news, views, insights & reviews
- Digital editions
- Digital access to THE’s university and college rankings analysis
Already registered or a current subscriber?
Please or to read this article.