Our Approach To Robotics: Empowering Your Steps, Not Dictating Them

Rehabilitation is a deeply personal journey, one that requires patience, perseverance, and tailored support. Enter an assist-as-needed approach to robotics in rehabilitation. Unlike traditional robotic systems that dictate movement, this improved approach adapts to each patient’s unique abilities and needs. Let’s dive into how AMBLE empowers patients, promoting independence and gradual improvement.

A New Approach to Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation robotics have come a long way, but many still impose a predefined pattern of movement, which can hinder a patient’s natural progress and adaptability. AMBLE, however, takes a different stance. By providing assistance only when needed, it allows patients to lead the robotic and maximize their improvement. 

The Benefits of Patient-Led Movement:

This approach offers significant advantages over traditional methods:

• Increased Engagement: With graded assistance, the patient is able to track their progress to stay motivated and engaged throughout the process.
• Enhanced Motor Learning: Adaptive assistance promotes active learning and strengthening, allowing your brain to develop new motor patterns.
• Improved Independence: The beauty of AMBLE lies in its ability to foster a step-by-step variance in assistance to maximize recovery. As recovery increases, so does independence.
• Practice in a Safe Environment: Robotic assistance calibrated to offer just the right amount of support. As patient improves, they can navigate more complex environments.

Conclusion

The assist-as-needed approach bring robotics to clinicians and patients as a partner in rehabilitation. By providing adaptive assistance rather than imposing motion, AMBLE not only facilitates physical rehabilitation but also nurtures the confidence and independence that patients need to thrive.