Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Jan 1, 2017
The task of performing transfers, such as from a wheelchair to a bed, has a high risk of injury to both the caregiver and the person being transferred. Although mechanical transfer devices can reduce these risks, these devices are not meant for use ...
Studies in health technology and informatics
Jan 1, 2017
The possibility of auto evaluation of reading and writing difficulties was investigated using non-parametric machine learning (ML) regression technique for URAWSS (Understanding Reading and Writing Skills of Schoolchildren) [1] test data of 168 child...
Studies in health technology and informatics
Jan 1, 2017
This paper describes the initial results of work to create a recommender system to match technology products to people with I/DD by applying machine learning to a large volume of data about: people with I/DD; the technology products they use; and the...
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine
Apr 1, 2016
In the extremely aged society, rehabilitation staff will be required to provide ample rehabilitation training for more stroke patients and more aged people with disabilities despite limitations in human resources. A nursing-care robot is one potentia...
Journal of rehabilitation research and development
Jan 1, 2015
This article describes a novel add-on for powered wheelchairs that is composed of a gaze-driven control system and a navigation support system. The add-on was tested by three users. All of the users were individuals with severe disabilities and no po...
Studies in health technology and informatics
Jan 1, 2015
Trial experiments utilized robotic pets to facilitate self-reliance in nursing home residents. A remote-control robot modeled clear and meaningful behaviors to elderly residents. Special attention was paid to its effects on mental and social domains....
Studies in health technology and informatics
Jan 1, 2015
The telepresence robot is a type of technology used to socialize with people in remote places. If this technology is efficient, it could be an alternative means to attend social activities such as going to school and work for people who have difficul...
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