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• This therapeutic robotic head support adapts the amount of support provided in real time based on user input to the device and sensors monitoring the patient. The initial height of the head support can be adjusted by a qualified therapist who helps the patient into an upright starting position. A motor will increase or decrease the amount of support based on sensor measurements of the position of the head and how much weight the patient is holding.
• Current technology can provide passive support with a supervisor manually adjusting the head strap height to a single position. The Adaptive Robotic Head Support would enable the supervisor to adjust the position by pressing a button to turn a motor and adapt the strap to optimal length based on current pose and therapeutic goals….