SHRUG: stroke haptic rehabilitation using gaming

In this paper we present SHRUG, an interactive shoulder rehabilitation exerciser. With this work-in-progress system, we intend to (1) explore the effectiveness of providing interactive and just-in-time feedback to the patients and therapists; (2) explore the effect of adding a gaming element on the motivation of the patients. The SHRUG prototype was developed in collaboration with the rehabilitation therapists by augmenting their existing exercising system. We present the implementation details of the system and some of the initial reactions from the therapists on various aspects of the SHRUG prototypes.