SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE MOTOR ASSESSMENT
Systems for performing human motor assessments remotely include a wearable orthosis device having a sensor, an imaging device, and a computer. The computer includes instructions that cause the computer to perform a method comprising receiving images from the imaging device; making a measurement of a movement from the images, the movement performed by a patient; and calculating a motor assessment metric using the measurement of the movement and data from the sensor.
1 . A system for performing human motor assessments remotely, comprising:
a wearable orthosis device having a sensor;
an imaging device; and
a computer including instructions that cause the computer to perform a method, the method comprising:
receiving images from the imaging device;
making a measurement of a movement from the images, the movement performed by a patient; and
calculating a motor assessment metric using the measurement of the movement and data from the sensor.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a force sensor.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a position sensor, an accelerometer or a gyroscope.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the method performed by the computer further comprises recording an environmental input or a biometric input when making the measurement of the movement.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the method performed by the computer further comprises customizing a therapy plan for the patient based on the motor assessment metric and the measurement of the movement.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the wearable orthosis device comprises a body part interface and a motor-actuated assembly coupled to the body part interface.
7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the body part interface is attachable to a finger.
8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the movement is hand movement or finger movement.
9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the motor assessment metric is a metric in a Fugl-Meyer assessment, a motricity index, an action research arm test (ARAT), an arm motor ability test (AMAT), or a stroke impact scale (SIS).
10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is configured to communicate with a mobile device that display directions for performing the movement.
11 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a brain-computer interface in communication with the wearable orthosis device.
12 . A system for performing human motor assessments remotely, comprising:
a wearable orthosis device having a body part interface, a motor-actuated assembly coupled to the body part interface, and a sensor coupled to the body part interface;
an imaging device; and
a computer including instructions that cause the computer to perform a method, the method comprising:
receiving images from the imaging device;
making a measurement of a movement from the images, the movement performed by a patient; and
calculating a motor assessment metric using the measurement of the movement and data from the sensor.
13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the sensor is a force sensor.
14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein:
the body part interface is attachable to a finger; and
the data from the sensor is a gripping force, or a force exerted by the patient for extending or flexing the finger.
15 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the motor-actuated assembly is configured to assist the movement performed by the patient.
16 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the sensor is a position sensor, an accelerometer or a gyroscope.
17 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the method performed by the computer further comprises recording an environmental input or a biometric input when making the measurement of the movement.
18 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the method performed by the computer further comprises customizing a therapy plan for the patient based on the motor assessment metric and the measurement of the movement.
19 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the motor assessment metric is a metric in a Fugl-Meyer assessment, a motricity index, an action research arm test (ARAT), an arm motor ability test (AMAT), or a stroke impact scale (SIS).
20 . The system of claim 12 , further comprising a brain-computer interface in communication with the wearable orthosis device.