Rehabilitation Technology for All

Playdate with Fizzy. The Interaction between child and robotic ball was observed.

Rehabilitation devices are designed to improve the lives of end users and accelerate their recovery. However, demonstrating the effectiveness of these technologies doesn’t guarantee they will make it to clinics or homes. This project explores ways to bridge the gap between university research and end users. Two technologies are being used as case studies: the portable hand rehabilitation device and the robotic ball. Both focus on intuitive design and low-cost manufacturing. The investigation examines how these innovations can be effectively translated into practical, accessible solutions for users.

The project is part of Convergence, a collaboration between Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and TU Delft.