Robotics in Neurorehabilitation: is the mainstream changing?
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It is the same situation regarding other new tecnologies (NT) such as assistive technologies, telerehabilitation, virtual reality and brain stimulation techniques. There is a great need of more specific studies concerning the effective interaction between RT and humans. The aim is to better define both interaction with humans facing impairment and consequences on the activity of professionals, with regards to treatment planning, assessment, and skill developing.
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