THERAPEUTIC ART WITH ROBOTIC ARMS: A NEW FORM OF EXPRESSION AND HEALING

In therapeutic art, robotic arms can be very helpful instruments. These devices are perfect tools for creative tasks as they can be programmed to perform precise and controlled movements.

For example, in the field of occupational therapy, people with physical disabilities can use robotic arms to help them create art. A person with a motor disability, for example, can express their creativity without limits by painting, sculpting or drawing with a robotic arm.

Furthermore, the stimulation and rehabilitation of patients’ motor abilities can be favored by the use of robotic arms in therapeutic art. Patients can improve their quality of life by improving their dexterity and coordination by practicing precise and coordinated movements.

Robotic arms can be designed to fit the unique needs and abilities of each patient, which is an additional advantage of their use in therapeutic art. This means that the movements, speeds and resistance of the machine can be adjusted to the capabilities and objectives of each person.

Some examples of therapeutic art with robotic arms are:

The artwork of the robotic arm. Robotic arms controlled by the brain, eyes, voice or the movement of other parts of the body can help certain people unable to paint with their hands. For example, the robotic arm used by French artist Jean-Michel Lasne is attached to a helmet that monitors his brain waves. This way you can create abstract paintings that express your feelings through color and shape.

  • Robotics and music. With robotic arms that coordinate with rhythm, melody and harmony, some people unable to play an instrument can do so. To compensate for his stump, the American musician Jason Barnes, for example, uses a robotic arm with two artificially intelligent drumsticks. Thanks to this, he can play the drums quickly and with incredible dexterity.
  • Robotic and Dancing Arms With the use of robot arms that fit across the back and glide gracefully, some people who cannot dance with their own arms can do so. For example, Yuko Oshima, a Japanese dancer, uses four robotic arms modeled after the tentacles of an octopus. This way you can execute choreographies that mix technology and art.

In conclusion, robotic arms can be useful instruments in therapeutic art. People with physical disabilities can participate and express themselves more creatively thanks to the precision, control and adaptability of these machines. They can also be used to help patients recover and improve their motor skills. Consequently, robotic arms improve people’s quality of life and open new avenues for therapeutic art.

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