Robotic arm gets 'Eyes' to help people with spinal cord injuries regain independence

NCT ID NCT04323449

Summary

This study tested a new vision-guided control system for a robotic arm mounted on a wheelchair. The goal was to see if this system could help people with spinal cord injuries perform everyday tasks, like picking up a glass of water, more easily and quickly than using a standard joystick. Researchers compared the new system to the standard method by having 21 participants complete two common tasks and then asked them about their experience.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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