UTARI’s Biomedical Research Division, led by Dr. Muthu Wijesundara, Principal Research Division, has two new publications.
“Smart Seat Cushion Feasibility Pilot Study: Automated Interface Pressure Modulation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury,” was published in Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. Researchers include Aida Nasirian, Veysel Erel, Pavan Nuthi, Yixin Gu, Melissa Allman, Faith Meza, Seema Sikka and Muthu B. J. Wijesundara. Paper can be accessed here.
The study investigates the functionality and feasibility of a novel smart seat cushion system designed for wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries.
“Soft Robotic Bilateral Rehabilitation System for Hand and Wrist Joints” was published in Machines 2024. Researchers included Tanguy Ridremont, Inderjeet Singh, Baptiste Bruzek, Veysel Erel, Alexandra Jamieson, Yixin Gu, Rochdi Merzouki and Muthu B. J. Wijesundara. Paper can be accessed here.
The research focuses on a soft robotic exoskeleton capable of coordinated assisted movement of the hand and wrist joints as well as bilateral therapy when used with a motion sensor glove that captures non-paretic hand and wrist movement. The paper shows the development and preliminary testing of the hand and wrist soft-robotic bilateral therapy system and associated control algorithm, which has the potential to be used with post-stroke patients to help them regain their hand and wrist functions.