ArticleJMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies2025
Investigating a Telerehabilitation Platform Integrated With a Rehabilitation Robot Using Microsoft HoloLens 2 for Upper-Limb Therapy: Pilot Usability Study.
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- Formative Evaluation of Safety and Usability of a Mixed-Reality Robot-Assisted Telerehabilitation System for Post-Stroke Upper-Limb Therapy.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Background: Upper-limb impairments following conditions such as stroke and spinal cord injury contribute significantly to long-term disability. Many survivors of stroke face limited access to rehabilitation due to geographical, financial, or scheduling barriers, leaving unmet therapeutic needs. Objective: This study conducted a preliminary evaluation of the usability of a novel telerehabilitation platform integrating a portable, desktop-mounted robot (DMRbotV3) with a mixed reality HoloLens 2 application to support accessible and adaptive upper-limb neurorehabilitation. Methods: This was a pilot usability study. Six participants, 3 (50%) stroke survivors (≥3 months after the event) recruited from a hospital stroke registry and 3 (50%) occupational therapists (≥1 year of clinical experience) recruited through convenience sampling in the Greater Milwaukee region, completed a single 2-hour session using the telerehabilitation platform in the BioRobotics laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Participants tried out the system, which delivered passive, active, and resistive exercises through DMRbotV3 combined with interactive mixed reality displays, and then completed a customized usability questionnaire. Data collected included (1) robotic parameters from onboard sensors (joint position, velocity, and interaction forces); (2) participant usability feedback from questionnaires to assess usability, satisfaction, and user engagement; and (3) documentation of adverse events and safety concerns. Descriptive statistics (mean scores and ranges) were used to analyze usability ratings and performance parameters. Results: The system was safe and well tolerated, with no adverse events reported. All participants completed the session, and usability scores averaged ≥4.0 across all items, reflecting high satisfaction and engagement with mixed reality integration. The robotic system demonstrated smooth performance, with controlled joint velocity profiles (-10 m/s to +10 m/s) and adaptive interaction forces up to approximately 25 N. Conclusions: This preliminary study supports the usability of combining robotics and mixed reality technologies into a telerehabilitation platform for upper-limb neurorehabilitation. Participant feedback also identified opportunities for refinement to enhance adaptability and personalization of therapy.
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