FINALS: Robotics Flashcards
Q: What is robotics?
A: Robotics is an interdisciplinary field of science and engineering focused on the design, construction, and use of mechanical robots that replicate or substitute human actions.
Q: What type of robot is used for simple, repetitive tasks in a controlled environment?
A: Pre-programmed robot.
Q: What are augmenting robots?
A: Robots that enhance or replace human capabilities, like prosthetics or exoskeletons.
Q: What are the 3 main components of a robot?
A: Mechanical construction, electrical components, computer programming.
Q: What factor is most important for robotic upper limb therapy in chronic stroke?
A: Training intensity.
Q: What are teleoperated robots?
A: Robots controlled remotely by humans, often used in dangerous environments.
Q: What is an autonomous robot?
A: A robot that operates independently using sensors and AI decision-making (e.g., Roomba).
Q: What is a therapeutic rehabilitation robot?
A: A robot that provides task-specific training to aid recovery.
Q: In subacute stroke, robot-assisted gait training is most effective when…?
A: Combined with conventional physiotherapy.
Q: What is an assistive rehabilitation robot?
A: A robot that compensates for lost function.
Q: What is an end-effector robot?
A: A robot that applies force to the distal part of a limb (e.g., InMotion 2.0).
Q: What is an exoskeleton type robot?
A: A wearable robotic system aligned with the body’s joints for joint-specific control (e.g., Armeo, Hocoma).
Q: One limitation of end-effector devices?
A: Limited control of proximal joints → can lead to abnormal movement patterns.
Q: Can robot-assisted gait therapy replace conventional therapy in chronic stroke?
A: No, it cannot replace conventional therapy in chronic stroke.
Q: Key difference in upper limb rehab outcomes between subacute and chronic stroke?
A: Robot therapy shows greater improvement in subacute stroke when combined with conventional therapy.
Q: Name 3 FDA-approved exoskeletons for LE use in SCI.
A: ReWalk, Ekso, Indego.
Q: What does robotic exoskeleton therapy show better improvement in?
A: Spasticity reduction.
Q: Robotics in SCI rehabilitation aim to achieve what two goals?
A: Promote neuroplasticity through repetitive movement and act as mobility aids.
Q: What is the injury level approved for ReWalk use?
A: T7–L5 for community and rehab settings.
Q: What are secondary benefits of LE exoskeleton use in SCI?
A: Improves spasticity, bone density, pain, bowel function, and QoL.
Q: What does Barrett Technology’s WAM Arm mimic?
A: Human dexterity for rehab and research.
Q: What is the function of MyoPro (Myomo)?
A: Uses surface nerve signals to assist upper limb movement in individuals with paralysis/weakness.
