Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions
This paper explores the design, control, construction, and leading manufacturers of upper limb rehabilitation robots through a thorough literature review. Utilizing databases such as Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct, Springer Link, and the Clinical Trials database, the research adhered to a rigor...
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| description | This paper explores the design, control, construction, and leading manufacturers of upper limb rehabilitation robots through a thorough literature review. Utilizing databases such as Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct, Springer Link, and the Clinical Trials database, the research adhered to a rigorous screening process in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. This included analyzing abstracts and conducting comprehensive reviews of full articles when necessary. A total of fourteen relevant papers were systematically selected for in-depth analysis. The study offers a detailed classification of robotic technologies along with their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), discusses the primary challenges hindering their adoption, and proposes strategic research directions to address these issues. In conclusion, while upper limb robotic devices exhibit significant potential, persistent technological and design challenges must be addressed, underscoring the need for ongoing research and multidisciplinary collaboration to facilitate broader and more effective adoption. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-197efb926fd74498aa22a08ef3cfede72025-08-20T03:27:40ZengMDPI AGJournal of Sensor and Actuator Networks2224-27082025-05-011434810.3390/jsan14030048Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future DirectionsFabian Horacio Diaz0Carlos Borrás Pinilla1Cecilia E. García Cena2Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga 680002, ColombiaEscuela de Ingeniería Mecánica, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga 680002, ColombiaEscuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería y Diseño Industrial, ETSIDI-UPM, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, C/Ronda de Valencia 3, 28012 Madrid, SpainThis paper explores the design, control, construction, and leading manufacturers of upper limb rehabilitation robots through a thorough literature review. Utilizing databases such as Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct, Springer Link, and the Clinical Trials database, the research adhered to a rigorous screening process in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. This included analyzing abstracts and conducting comprehensive reviews of full articles when necessary. A total of fourteen relevant papers were systematically selected for in-depth analysis. The study offers a detailed classification of robotic technologies along with their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), discusses the primary challenges hindering their adoption, and proposes strategic research directions to address these issues. In conclusion, while upper limb robotic devices exhibit significant potential, persistent technological and design challenges must be addressed, underscoring the need for ongoing research and multidisciplinary collaboration to facilitate broader and more effective adoption.https://www.mdpi.com/2224-2708/14/3/48upper limbrehabilitationroboticsexoskeleton |
| spellingShingle | Fabian Horacio Diaz Carlos Borrás Pinilla Cecilia E. García Cena Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks upper limb rehabilitation robotics exoskeleton |
| title | Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions |
| title_full | Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions |
| title_fullStr | Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions |
| title_short | Exploring Robotic Technologies for Upper Limb Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions |
| title_sort | exploring robotic technologies for upper limb rehabilitation current status and future directions |
| topic | upper limb rehabilitation robotics exoskeleton |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2224-2708/14/3/48 |
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