Testing of an assistive robot system for haptic exploration of objects.

Journal: Assistive technology : the official journal of RESNA
Published Date:

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: When children with physical impairments cannot perform hand movements for haptic exploration, they may miss opportunities to learn the properties of objects. Assistive robots may enable them to make manipulation actions.

Authors

  • Lina Becerra
    Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
  • Thaiany Pedrozo Campos Antunes
    Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
  • Heather M Capel
    Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
  • Sandra A Wiebe
    Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
  • Kim D Adams
    a Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine , University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada.