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Robots to aid stroke victims with physical therapy

Dr. Jacob Rosen, a professor at UC Santa Cruz is designing wearable robots to assist stroke victims in physical therapy and rehabilitation. SmartPlanet visits his robotics lab to see how repetitive exercises and the use of virtual reality can train the brain to rewire itself after a stroke.
Written by Larry Dignan, Contributor

Dr. Jacob Rosen, a professor at UC Santa Cruz is designing wearable robots to assist stroke victims in physical therapy and rehabilitation. SmartPlanet visits his robotics lab to see how repetitive exercises and the use of virtual reality can train the brain to rewire itself after a stroke.

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