An Interactive Combined Mechatronic Approach to Enhance Upper Limb Rehabilitation

The rehabilitation of the upper limbs represents a significant challenge for the medical community, being a field of fundamental importance for the recovery of patients affected by various pathologies. This article proposes an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness and experience of rehabilitation through the use of a variable stiffness device called ReHArm Prototype and a dynamic user interface called A.R.M.S. (Arms Rehabilitation Management System). The device, characterized by small size, lightness, and customizable treatment options, offers versatile support for a wide range of rehabilitation exercises. The user interface provides an interactive and progressive rehabilitation pathway, guiding users through a series of targeted exercises. Preliminary results obtained from tests conducted on beta users are presented.