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We hypothesized that this robotic training would improve motor outcomes on the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA), the Box and Blocks Test (BBT), and the Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function (JTTHF).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Children (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20098, 6 males, 2 females, age 5-17 years) with hemiparesis participated in a feasibility study using a robotic device called the Bimanual Arm Trainer (BAT, Mirrored Motion Works). This device encourages mirrored bimanual movements and uses an engaging gaming interface to encourage repetitive movements. The BAT provides bimanual-to-unimanual training of yoked shoulder external rotation and elbow extension, as well as training of pronation, supination and grasp and release of each hand independently\n                      <jats:italic>.<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although the study was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, eight children completed 18 training sessions on the BAT (2x\/week for 9 weeks). While range of motion did not change significantly, children significantly improved in bimanual (AHA) function.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Children enjoyed the device, and provided feedback that was used to improve the gaming environment. 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