REAplan

A robotic assistance device
with auto-adaptative motorization

Upper limb rehabilitation requires a clear understanding of movement decomposition:

• Action planning: Action affordances – Intention & motor planning.
• Motor execution: Movement performance and biofeedback.

Integrating robotic assistance into the therapeutic arsenal enables targeted stimulation of motor execution and performance.

Studies demonstrate that the effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation relies on the ability to intensify therapy by increasing the number of movement repetitions, provided it is integrated into a comprehensive care program where the role of therapists remains essential.

(LO 2010, MEHRHOLZ 2012, POLLOCK 2014)

The upper limb

A major challenge for patients’ daily lives

Whether resulting from a stroke, orthopedic trauma, or chronic pain, partial or total upper limb impairments significantly impact patients’ quality of life, leading to difficulties in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as eating, washing, and dressing.

REAplan is a robotic assistance device with auto-adaptive motorization dedicated to upper limb rehabilitation management.

A robotic assistance device
with auto-adaptive motorization

Depending on the patient’s profile, the therapist can select different modes, in a sitting or standing position, thus tailoring the level of difficulty to each patient (motor and cognitive):

• PASSIVE: the device mobilizes the patient within a workspace defined by the therapist.
• ASSISTED-ACTIVE: the patient initiates the movement and the self-adaptive system assists them in completing the action.
• ACTIVE: the patient independently performs a defined movement to achieve the goal set by the activity.
• COUNTER-RESISTANCE: REAplan generates self-adaptive resistance to the patient’s movement to develop force production.

1. A dual-approach strategy: Motor (adjustable assistance) & Cognitive (progressive gamified activities);
2. A rehabilitation robot offering a broad spectrum of patient care (neuro-orthopedics);
3. Sitting or standing training, with programs tailored to all recovery stages;
4. Simple, fast, and comfortable setup for patients;
5. Intensive upper limb rehabilitation promoting movement repetition;
6. Independent patient practice (under practitioner supervision);
7. Comprehensive tracking of the patient’s work and progress;
8. Transfer of progress to activities of daily living (ADLs).

The REALAB

Customized session design

The platform enables the creation of personalized sessions for each patient, leveraging both therapeutic and gamified activities to stimulate motor skills and cognitive function.

The therapist defines the session parameters for each exercise:

• The graspping area;
• The difficulty level;
• The assistance level;
• The assistance speed;
• The counter-resistance force;
• The activity type.