Project details
Title:
Integrated Robotic Solution for Supporting and Monitoring Home-Based Motor Rehabilitation
Acronym:
MEDROB4REHAB
Type:
National (Total Funding Amount: 686.000,00 €) – Progetto a cascata del nell’ambito del Piano nazionale per gli investimenti complementari al PNRR a seguito dell’avviso pubblico per la concessione di finanziamenti destinati ad iniziative di ricerca per tecnologie e percorsi innovativi in ambito Sanitario e Assistenziale, progetto FIT FOR MEDICAL ROBOTICS (Fit4MedRob)
Start Date:
June 3, 2025
End Date:
November 2, 2026
Principal Investigator:
Andrea Monteriù – Principal Investigator and UNIVPM Partner Responsible
Other Units Involved:
UNIVPM (Lead Partner) – UNIVERSITÀ DI CATANIA – AZIENDA OSPEDALIERA PER L’EMERGENZA CANIZZARO CATANIA.
Keywords:
Home-Based Motor Rehabilitation; Service Robotics; Assistive Technologies; Tele-Rehabilitation; Continuum of Care
Description:
MEDROB4REHAB aims to develop an advanced robotic solution for home-based motor rehabilitation of patients with gait disorders, with particular attention to individuals affected by spinal cord injury. The project will design and implement an integrated system composed of a sensorized robotic walker, a companion robot providing physical and emotional support, and a bio-physical and inertial monitoring system. These components will be connected through a tele-rehabilitation platform, enabling continuous remote monitoring and personalized therapy adjustments based on patient progress. The solution integrates innovative technologies, including wearable sensors, decision support algorithms, and an interactive companion robot, to enhance the effectiveness of home rehabilitation, improve patient autonomy, and reduce fall risks. The project fully aligns with Call 2.2 of Fit4MedRob Spoke 2, addressing the development of robotic and assistive technologies for home rehabilitation. MEDROB4REHAB introduces product, process, and service innovations to improve the quality and accessibility of rehabilitation care.
Objectives:
The main objective of MEDROB4REHAB is to develop and experimentally validate an integrated robotic solution for personalized home-based motor rehabilitation of patients with gait disorders, particularly individuals with spinal cord injury. The project aims to design a sensorized robotic walker to support gait, develop a companion robot to assist and monitor the user, and create a bio-physical and engagement monitoring system to assess stress levels and user involvement in real time. An efficient tele-rehabilitation infrastructure will connect all robotic and monitoring components to ensure remote access and continuous clinical supervision. Specific objectives include enhancing rehabilitation effectiveness, improving patient autonomy, reducing fall and relapse risks, and supporting clinical decision-making with comprehensive real-time data. The project fully responds to the goals of Call 2.2 of Fit4MedRob Spoke 2 by developing innovative home-based robotic rehabilitation technologies and decision support systems.
Application Contexts:
MEDROB4REHAB is designed for home-based motor rehabilitation of patients with gait disorders, with a particular focus on individuals with paraplegia resulting from spinal cord injury. The solution targets home environments where patients require continuous support and monitoring to improve mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and ensure effective rehabilitation outside clinical settings. The project is particularly relevant in the context of tele-rehabilitation, enabling remote supervision by clinicians and promoting continuity of care. MEDROB4REHAB addresses the growing need for accessible, personalized, and efficient rehabilitation solutions, especially for patients who face mobility challenges or live in areas with limited access to rehabilitation centers. The system can also be applied to elderly patients and individuals recovering from orthopedic or neurological conditions that impair gait. By integrating physical assistance, emotional support, and real-time monitoring, the project enhances the quality and safety of home rehabilitation pathways.
Expected Results:
MEDROB4REHAB is expected to deliver an advanced, integrated robotic system for home-based motor rehabilitation, combining a sensorized robotic walker, a companion robot, and a bio-physical and engagement monitoring system. The project will produce an efficient tele-rehabilitation infrastructure that ensures remote clinical supervision and continuous therapy adjustment. Expected results include improved rehabilitation effectiveness, increased patient autonomy, reduced risk of falls and relapses, and enhanced clinical decision-making through real-time data access. The solution will contribute to the development of innovative robotic products and services that improve the quality, accessibility, and personalization of home rehabilitation. Clinical validation will demonstrate the system’s usability, safety, and positive impact on the quality of life of patients with gait disorders. The project aims to advance the state of the art and provide scalable solutions that can be integrated into existing rehabilitation pathways.
Achivied Results:
The project is still ongoing
Project Web Site:
fit4medrob.it
Project Social Accounts:
Linkedin (linkedin.com/company/fit-for-medical-robotics)
Instagram (instagram.com/fit4medrob/profilecard/?igsh=MW93cmZ3ajF2cjQ2Zw==)
Web Site of the DII Laboratory:
Laboratory of Artificially Intelligent Robotics (LAIR)
Movement Analysys Laboratory
BioEngineering Lab
Information and Communication Technologies Laboratory
Electric and Electronic Measurements and Sensors Lab (ME2S Lab)
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