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Worn and controlled by the user as a "smart" portable elbow brace, the Myomo e100 NeuroRobotic System enables patients to self initiate and control movement of affected limbs using their own biological signals. No electrical stimulation or surgery is required.

The device is designed to help individuals relearn how to move impaired upper limbs by non-invasively engaging both the neurological and muscular systems to reinforce normal movement patterns. When a patient's electrical muscle activity signal fires in response to attempted movement, the device senses the signal from the skin's surface. The system then employs advanced robotics to reward the patient with feedback in the form of actual motion. Since the presence (or absence) of a person's EMG signal determines motion, patients using the Myomo device may stop and re-adjust positioning during real-time execution of a targeted exercise as they work toward muscle re-education training. Adjustable system parameters allow therapists to set and vary assistance levels in proportion to patient ability. The goal is that through repetition and practice, patients will relearn how to control their weakened muscles and achieve more normative movement patterns.

Wearable and portable, the Myomo device is optimized to facilitate patient therapy in seated, standing or ambulatory positions. When used under the supervision of an occupational therapist or physical therapist, the system can help patients progress from basic motor training to more complex, multi-plane movement patterns.