%0 Patent %D 2005 %T Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system %A Lathan,Corinna E. %A Tracey,Michael R. %A Vice,Jack M. %A Druin, Allison %A Plaisant, Catherine %X A robotic apparatus and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor. The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor. Data received from the sensor and/or robotic apparatus may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient as well as an entertainment device. %V 10/085,821 %8 2005/05/17/ %G eng %U http://www.google.com/patents?id=5-0VAAAAEBAJ %N 6895305