Robotics in rehabilitation

The integration of KUKA robots into robotic physiotherapy equipment offers numerous advantages, such as precise motion planning and control of robot-assisted therapy, individualized training, reduced therapist workload and patient progress monitoring. As a result, these robotic therapies can be superior to many conventional physical therapies in restabilizing patients' limbs.

Creating robotic rehabilitation technology with KUKA robotics

Rehabilitation is a medical field that requires a high level of technological support, as the success of therapy depends on the intensity and duration of rehabilitation activities. Rehabilitation robotics can help alleviate human resource bottlenecks during patient rehabilitation with assistive robotics and relieve therapists during strenuous, repetitive exercises.

Robotic rehabilitation equipment developed on the basis of LBR Med or KR QUANTEC series robotic technology is capable of performing patient-specific therapeutic movements. The lightweight LBR Med robot can be guided by hand, so that the motion curves can be entered into the system simply by demonstrating them. Riding movements simulated with the medical device based on the KR QUANTEC help stroke patients during neurological rehabilitation.

Robot-assisted therapy devices developed on KUKA robots meet the strictest medical safety standards and thus provide reliable support, for example, in stroke rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation with KUKA robots makes for a high impact treatment.

Unique features of KUKA-based rehabilitation robotic devices

Easy

The LBR Med allows the robot-assisted therapy pathways to be preset by way of simple demonstration with subsequent automatic repetitions for the lower and upper extremities.
Powerful

For example, the KR QUANTEC is used in medical devices that help stroke patients rebuild their muscles, making daily living easier.
Sensitive

Thanks to its sensitivity, the lightweight robot LBR Med can respond to the strength of the patient and adapt the therapy autonomously.
Safe

During training, the system monitors the speed, acceleration and precision during continuous-path motions.

Robot-assisted hippotherapy

The implementation of the unique movement form of hippotherapy was developed by the company “intelligent motion” for the clinical setting. The rehabilitation robot technology "hirob" mimics the exact movement of a horse riding at a walking pace, thus improving motor function repair after neurological injuries. This improves thorso control, balance and stability, pelvic mobility and reduces spasticities for patients with neurological deficits, such as stroke or patients with brain injuries. During therapy, the patient must actively respond to the robot's movements. The beating heart of "hirob" is a KR QUANTEC robot used by therapists in neurorehabilitation clinics. Neurological rehabilitation aims to improve the functions of the nervous system. Robot-assisted hippotherapy can help stroke patients regain their mobility and cognition and improve their daily living.

KR QUANTEC HC robot

Versatile Lower and Upper Extremity Training with ROBERT®

Whether it's a stroke patient, extremity surgery, an accident or a neurological disorder - with the development of ROBERT?, Life Science Robotics has brought an innovative, robotic-assisted form of therapy to the market for the rehabilitation of the lower and upper extremities. With its integrated 7-axis LBR Med robotic arm, the robotic system offers maximum application versatility. Intensive training can improve muscle function and stimulate the function of the nervous system, for example in stroke rehabilitation. The use of the ROBERT? rehabilitation robot supports healthcare professionals in their work by relieving them of repetitive physical tasks and determining the intensity of rehabilitation while recording the patient's training progress. Robotic rehabilitation therapy with ROBERT? thus offers active and passive mobilization options for both lower and upper extremities.

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KUKA?Medical Robotics team

Expertise in medical robotics combined with exclusive support

The KUKA Medical Robotics team supports its medical device partners with a full range of services. Our team has outstanding expertise in assistive robotics and rehabilitation.
We can advise you on which robotic solution to choose, support you throughout the lifecycle of your robotic devices, and provide round-the-clock engineering support worldwide.

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KUKA Robotics for rehabilitation therapy

Compliant, adaptive and safe rehabilitation robotics technology for optimal treatment

The LBR Med, the world's first HRC-compliant robotic arm certified under the IECEE CB scheme, enables medical robotic device manufacturers to accelerate time to market. With the medical device based on the lightweight LBR Med robot, therapists' plans can be easily simulated by hand, and patients' motor skills can be optimally supported and developed. Its compact design allows it to be used in all robotic-assisted physical therapy applications.

Thanks to its high load-bearing capacity, the KR QUANTEC HC is ideal for integration into rehabilitation equipment for physical therapy and exoskeleton reconstruction. Additional safety features, such as a second brake, pressure monitoring and a personnel rescue system, facilitate certification and ensure safe robot-assisted therapy in the vicinity of the patient.

LBR Med: Lightweight cobot for rehabilitation technology

LBR Med is the ideal assistive component for rehabilitation applications. Intensity, frequency and movement path impairments can be easily designed or simulated by hand.