Individualized robot-assisted training for MS- and stroke patients in I-TRAVLE

Sofie Notelaers^*, Tom De Weyer^*, Johanna Octavia^*, Karin Coninx^*, Hanne Bastiaens^‡ and Peter Feys^‡

^(*) EDM, UHasselt- IBBT, Belgium
^(‡) REVAL, PHL university College & BIOMED, UHasselt, Belgium
E-mail: sofie.notelaers@uhasselt.be, tom.deweyer@uhasselt.be, johanna.octavia@uhasselt.be, karin.coninx@uhasselt.be, hanne.bastiaens@mail.phl.be, pfeys@mail.phl.be

Abstract

Persons with central nervous deficits, such as MS and stroke patients, can benefit a lot from suitable training approaches that enhance their ability to perform activities in daily life. Personalized training, in accordance with the individual capabilities of the patient is a key issue in this context. We propose several techniques for individualization, including adaptive training games. Evaluations with patients and therapists reveal appreciation for the resulting Individualized, Technology-supported and RobotAssisted Virtual Learning Environments (I-TRAVLE system).