Passive Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 to 75 years;
* Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT, MRI, or clinical criteria;
* No major deficits of sensation or proprioception;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bilateral stroke
* Unable to think clearly and remember (Mini-Mental State Exam score \< 22 and miniMOCA \< 8);
* Uncontrolled Diabetes or Hypertension;
* Severe limitations of joint range of motion that will lead to inability of testing
* Severe spasticity and joint contractures that will lead to inability of testing
* Complete paresis with no possible movements
* Severe aphasia
* Any other medical condition that will significantly impact the study results
* Unable to obtain reliable motor evoked potentials
* Are pregnant or are actively trying to conceive
* Have a recent history of repeated fainting spells or syncope.
* Have a recent history of seizure (epilepsy) while on anti-seizure medication
* Have a recent history of skull fracture/head injury
* Have metal implants in the skull
* Have cardiac pacemakers