We are honored to have been mentioned in Aalto university Magazine 27, pages 24-25! The article is written by Annamari Tolonen and explains and presents our project alongside pictures by Mikko Raskinen!
“Cerebrovascular disorders are a significant national health issue: some 25 000 cases of these disorders are diagnosed annually in Finland and morbidity has increased among the working-age population. Effective rehabilitation can significantly promote recovery.
Working together with rehabilitation professionals and patients, Xiao’s team is developing VR games that are used together with smart gloves can help patients develop their body control, muscles, and motor skills. Laaksonen thinks a virtual environment can make exercises more meaningful for the patient, in addition to which it enables them to safely practice abilities needed in everyday life.”
Read the whole article:
English: https://issuu.com/aaltouniversity/docs/aum27_en_pdf_150_dpi/s/11201537
Finish: https://issuu.com/aaltouniversity/docs/aum27_fi_pdf_150_dpi/s/11193785