Mr. Greig claims that the technique uses “lightweight and cheap” material that makes the patient comfortable.
Before the project, he had “no knowledge” of robotics, he told Scotland News.
He stated: “The first challenge was designing something big enough and strong enough to move the elbow which takes considerable force.””Physiotherapists could also use this with a class of patients, so that they can work with multiple people at the same time.” The user can receive therapy from home without having to see a therapist one-on-one.
Currently, a laptop is used to control the robotic arm, but future advancements might make it possible to connect a phone or other desk-based device.
It attempts to replicate the identical motions that physical therapists will recommend during treatment.
