Usability evaluation of an interactive leg press training robot for children with neuromuscular impairments.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of robotic technology for neurorehabilitative applications has become increasingly important for adults and children with different motor impairments.

Authors

  • Farouk Chrif
    Institute for Rehabilitation and Performance Technology, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf, Switzerland.
  • Hubertus J A van Hedel
    a Rehabilitation Center Affoltern am Albis, University Children's Hospital Zurich , Affoltern am Albis , Zurich , Switzerland.
  • Mauro Vivian
    Paediatric Rehab Research Group, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Affoltern am Albis, Switzerland.
  • Tobias Nef
    Gerontechnology and Rehabilitation Group, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. tobias.nef@artorg.unibe.ch.
  • Kenneth J Hunt