Novelty: a controlled robotic exoskeleton aiming at recovering the mobility of hemiplegic patients and patients with restricted abilities of the upper limbs is disclosed. Technical features: an assemblable palm-shaped metal construction constituted of finger phalanges freely moving at 10 degrees and in a flexibility range ranging from 1 to 180 degrees via the force of five rotary servomotors connected to a shield of servomotors. For the creation of flex sensors networks there is used a wireless communication shield allowing the wireless communication of an electronic board. A microcontroller is in position to receive data from the wireless communication unit which is able to communicate up to 100 feet in indoor spaces and up to 300 feet in outdoor spaces (with line-of-sight). The invented controlled robotic exoskeleton obeys to the therapist/patient commands via flex sensors copying whatever desired pattern of movements the difficulty level of which can be regulated according to the therapeutic target. The invention is a cost-effective device affordable to any economical classes. Purpose: development of new operational circuits replacing the destroyed ones; rehabilitation of patients to perform dairy activities; recovery of the kinetic control of the upper limbs; reeducation of the fine mobility of the upper limb in patients with neurological troubles.
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