Principal Investigators: H.F. Machiel Van der Loos, PhD and Charles G. Burgar, MD

Summary: Persons with high level quadriplegia need to be able to execute vocational tasks without an attendant. We have developed and proven the feasibility of using a robotic workstation to fulfill this need. Evaluations of this workstation locally by us, and nationally by the VA, have indicated the steps required to advance the workstation to successful commercialization. The objective of this project is to improve the functionality of the workstation, enhance its reliability, perform cost-effective workstation design, clinically test the workstation, analyze its performance, and pursue its commercialization.

Funding Source: VA RR&D Merit Review