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DIEGO®

Robotic upper limb rehabilitation systems use gravity support and interactive training environments to enable high-repetition, task-oriented movement that supports recovery and neuroplasticity.
What is the DIEGO®?

DIEGO, developed by Tyromotion, is a robotic arm-shoulder therapy system designed for individuals with reduced upper limb function following neurological injury. It uses intelligent gravity compensation to reduce the effect of gravity on the arm, allowing users to move more freely and with less effort while practising reaching and functional tasks. The system supports both unilateral and bilateral training in a three-dimensional space and incorporates virtual reality to create engaging, interactive rehabilitation environments. DIEGO is suitable for adults and children and can be adapted across different stages of rehabilitation, from passive support to active movement training.

How does gravity compensation and virtual reality enhance upper limb rehabilitation outcomes?
Gravity compensation reduces the load of the arm, enabling individuals with weakness or limited motor control to initiate and complete movements more effectively. This allows for earlier participation in functional tasks and supports the practice of more natural movement patterns. When combined with virtual reality, therapy becomes more engaging and interactive, encouraging repetition and sustained effort. This combination helps increase the number of movement repetitions, improve patient motivation, and support motor learning processes that contribute to improved coordination, strength, and functional upper limb use over time.
DIEGO is used for individuals with upper limb impairments resulting from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders. It supports rehabilitation of shoulder stability, arm movement, and functional reaching tasks. The system enables both unilateral and bilateral training, allowing therapy to focus on symmetry, coordination, and functional use of the upper limbs. It can be used throughout different phases of rehabilitation and is often integrated alongside conventional therapy as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
DIEGO uses intelligent gravity compensation to offset the weight of the arm, making it easier for users to move through a three-dimensional range of motion. Robotic support and sensor technology track movement and provide assistance as needed, allowing therapy to be tailored from passive to active participation. The overhead arm system provides freedom of movement, enabling patients to practise reaching, coordination, and task-oriented activities with or without objects, while receiving real-time feedback to guide performance.
At Hobbs Rehabilitation, DIEGO is incorporated into multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes as part of a personalised treatment plan for upper limb recovery. Clinicians use the device alongside conventional therapy and, where appropriate, in combination with other technologies such as TYMO, PABLO, and AMADEO. The system’s adaptability allows therapists to tailor sessions to each individual’s abilities and goals, progressing from supported movement to more active training. DIEGO enables structured, repetitive, and goal-oriented therapy focused on improving movement quality, coordination, and functional use of the upper limb within both intensive and outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Let's Get Started

The equipment is available at Hobbs Rehabilitation Intensive Neurotherapy Centre (Bristol) – find your nearest centre.
Alternatively, call us on 01275 371262 to talk with our team or fill out our enquiry form on our contact page.

We accept self-referrals and referrals from Medico-Legal, health and social care professionals and the charity sector.

Please note: While the locations listed show where each device is normally available, some smaller pieces of equipment are occasionally shared between centres. Larger devices remain at their designated locations. For specific requests, please contact us, and we will advise on availability or alternatives.

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