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Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology

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Power wheelchair driving analysis for people with motor disabilities using ANN classification.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
The present paper aims primarily to analyze the driving skills of patients with different pathologies using artificial neural networks. The evaluation of these patients' abilities to drive an electric wheelchair or power wheelchair shows that this ba...

A pilot evaluation of school-based LEGO® robotics therapy for autistic students.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
There is emerging evidence that LEGO® therapy is an effective way of supporting younger autistic children develop their communication and social skills. LEGO® robotics therapy - which uses the principles of LEGO® therapy applied to LEGO® robotics - m...

Building and testing of a robotic intervention framework to enhancing the social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
PURPOSE: Humanoid robot intervention programmes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being developed rapidly. This study aimed to develop and test a robotic intervention framework for children with ASD to ensure best practice.

Effects of track-based stair climbing robot on muscle activity, usability, and psychological anxiety: a preliminary study.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
This study investigated the effects of using the LiftCar-150 track-based stair-climbing robot on muscle activity, usability, and psychological anxiety. While stair-climbing robots enhance mobility for individuals with physical disabilities, existing ...

Pivotal response treatment and applied behavior analysis interventions for autism spectrum disorder delivered by human vs robotic agents: a systematic review of literature.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Robotic technology-aided instruction and interventions have been designed to support both Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) interventions for children with ASD. However, to the best of our knowledge, this field has ...

The acceptance of the potential use of social robots for children with autism spectrum disorder by Indonesian occupational therapists: a mixed methods study.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
PURPOSE: Social robots have shown positive effects in treating children with autism spectrum disorder. The development of social robots in Indonesia has enabled their potential use in occupational therapy. This study aimed to investigate the factors ...

Therapists' perspective on acceptance of robot-assisted physical rehabilitation in a middle-income country: a study from Vietnam.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Robot-assisted physical rehabilitation offers promising benefits for patients, yet its adoption among therapists remains a complex challenge. This study investigates the acceptance of robot-assisted physical rehabilitation technology among therapists...

The freedom to run: developing an autonomous robot matching the needs of visually impaired citizens to technology opportunities.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Visual impairment poses significant challenges in daily life, especially when navigating unfamiliar environments, resulting in inequalities and reduced quality of life. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs and perspectives...

TransKinect: a computer vision and machine learning clinical decision support system for automatic independent wheelchair transfer technique assessment.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
BACKGROUND: Physical and occupational therapists provide routine care for manual wheelchair users and are responsible for training and assessing the quality of transfers. These transfers can produce large loads on the upper extremity joints if improp...

Outcome measures applied to robotic assistive technology for people with cerebral palsy: a pilot study.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
The application of robotic devices is being used as Assistive Technology (AT) for improving rehabilitation interventions. The purposes of this research were to (1) test a novel low-cost robotic AT to support interventions for people with Cerebral Pal...