Here is a new invention to add to the list of various creations for stroke patients. The robotic therapy device, which is awaiting FDA approval, will allow people, who have suffered from neurological trauma to rebuild strength, rehabilitate and gain independence. The wearable, portable, lightweight robotic brace slides onto the arm and by sensing the patient's electrical muscle activity through electromyography (EMG) which detects muscle cells' electrical activity when they contract and sending that data to a motor, it allows stroke patients to control their affected limbs. Following a stroke, the destruction of brain cells leads to loss of motor function and gadgets like robotic brace can help people exploit their neural plasticity the increasingly recognized ability of the brain to rewire itself in response to experience and training. When used by Maggie Fermental (who suffered a stroke) for 16 sessions she was able to carry out her daily chores without difficulty.

According to the researchers, the results show that "the ability of the device to provide a 'power assist' to muscle groups may help close the feedback loop of brain intention and actual limb movement that is believed to be a key component of cerebral plasticity in motor recovery."
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