ROBot Assisted Physical Training of Older Patients During acUte hospitaliSaTion

"Active training is delivered by an innovative training robot (ROBERT®). The robot is handled by staff who attaches the robot to the patient's leg. The staff programs the exercise movement, whereby the robot remembers the movement. The robot holds the patient's leg and perform extension of hip and knee. The patient must use their muscular power to stretch the leg while ROBERT® provides resistance.~Training is defined as a minimum of three sessions before discharge."

"Passive training is delivered by an innovative training robot (ROBERT®). The robot is handled by staff who attaches the robot to the patient's leg. The staff programs the movement, whereby the robot remembers the movement. The robot holds the patient's leg and perform passive extension of hip and knee. ROBERT® moves the leg independently without the patient using any muscle power.~Training is defined as a minimum of three sessions before discharge."