Robotic Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice

Robotic Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice
ISBN-10
1315351765
ISBN-13
9781315351766
Category
Medical
Pages
382
Language
English
Published
2017-02-03
Publisher
CRC Press
Authors
Pedro Encarnação, Albert Cook

Description

This book contains a comprehensive overview of all current uses of robots in rehabilitation. The underlying principles in each application are provided. This is followed by a critical review of the technology available, of the utilization protocols, and of user studies, outcomes, and clinical evidence, if existing. Ethical and social implications of robot use are also discussed. The reader will have an in depth view of rehabilitation robots, from principles to practice.

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