Development of VR-STEF system with force display glove system

Abstract

For functional training, however it is important to evaluate the motion functions of trainee, traditional evaluations have problems on subjectivity. We aimed to quantitatively and objectively recreate clinically relevant motion function evaluations by VR technology; to use data gained from traditional evaluations and to computerize evaluation. We also aimed to consider a gap between robotic and conventional rehabilitation. In this paper, we reported virtual glove and VR-STEF systems that are able to recreate a Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function, STEF.