Bien Z.Z., Stefanov D. (Eds.) Advances in Rehabilitation Robotics: Human-friendly Technologies on Movement Assistance and Restoration for People with Disabilities

Springer-Verlag, 2004 - 472 p.
One of the major application targets of service robots is to use them as assistive devices for rehabilitation. This book introduces some latest achievements in the field of rehabilitation robotics and assistive technology for people with disabilities and aged people. The book contains results from both theoretical and experimental works and reviews on some new advanced rehabilitation devices which has been recently transferred to the industry. Significant parts of the book are devoted to the assessment of new rehabilitation technologies, the evaluation of prototype devices with end-users, the safety of rehabilitation robots, and robot-assisted neurorehabilitation. The book is a representative selection of the latest trends in rehabilitation robotics and can be used as a reference for teaching on mechatronic devices for rehabilitation.Content Level » ResearchKeywords » Human-Friendly Technologies - Human-Machine Interface - Intelligent Technics - Powered Wheelchairs - Prostheses - Rehabilitation Robots - Robot Mediated Therapy - Safety IssuesRelated subjects » Artificial Intelligence - Biomedical Engineering - Mathematical & Computational Methods - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - RoboticsRehabilitation Robots for Assistance of Human Movements
Prostheses and Orthoses
Intelligent Wheelchairs
Mechatronics Devices for Assistance in Walking
Robot-Assisted Neurorehabilitation
Perspectives and Trends of the Rehabilitation Robotics.