Minimally Invasive Motor Function Rehabilitation Through Digital Twin Technology: A Review

The ongoing quest for better rehabilitation methods for the physically impaired is being advanced by technological improvements in engineering. A recent focus is on Digital Twin (DT) technology, which aims to create precise digital replicas of physical environments. This technology holds promise for connecting the brain with synthetic limbs or supports. Studies indicate that brain signal decoding of motor functions via EEG could lead to non-invasive rehabilitation. With the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI), DT could predict movements from EEG patterns and apply them to synthetic limbs. This review explores DT's potential for exoskeletons and prostheses, analyzing current technologies relevant to decoding motor function signals. Utilizing DT could significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals by surpassing the capabilities of conventional synthetic limbs.