Devices for Mobility and Manipulation for People with Reduced Abilities

ISBN-13: 9781466586451 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 232 str.

Teodiano Freire Bastos-Filho; Dinesh Kumar; Sridhar Poosapadi Arjunan

Opis

Exploring the details of mobility and manipulative technologies, this volume provides insight into current research trends and discusses technologies that are under development. Each chapter covers one specific technology, starting with a general introduction, followed by technical details and an assessment from the user viewpoint-including the user benefits, user suitability, cost, reliability, and required infrastructure. Each chapter also provides illustrations or photographs of the devices, making it accessible to lay and clinical audiences. The book also identifies shortcomings, current research related to the technology, and possible development opportunities.

Spis treści

Introduction. Wheel chairs. Smart wheelchairs. Walkers. Assistive Technologies for Developing Cognitive Skills. Upper limb Prosthesis Devices.