Vision is a fundamental sense that profoundly impacts daily life and independence. For visually impaired people (VIP), the absence or impairment of this sense presents significant challenges, particularly in navigating their environment and identifyi...
BACKGROUND: Addressing the complex medical and psychosocial needs of older adults is increasingly difficult in resource-limited care settings. In this context, socially assistive robots (SARs) provide support and practical functions such as orientati...
Smart Internet of Things (IoT)-edge-cloud computing defines intelligent systems where IoT devices create data at the network's edge, which is then further processed and analyzed in local edge devices before transmission to the cloud for deeper insigh...
BACKGROUND: Health care professionals (HCPs) are key stakeholders whose acceptance, preparedness, and ethical considerations influence the integration of socially assistive robots (SARs). This review explores HCPs' perspectives on SARs integration in...
This mixed-methods study investigated the impact of AI-powered assistive technology on mobility, communication, and daily living assistance in children with Down syndrome in Saudi Arabia. We looked at information from 123 carers (47 who used AI and 7...
Nothing succeeds like success, we are told, and certainly that seems true for artificial intelligence (AI). It is hard to overstate either the ubiquity or the success of AI-based technologies in science and technology, health research and care, the m...
Therapeutic and assistive exoskeletons and exosuits show promise in both clinical and real-world settings. Improving their autonomy can enhance usability, effectiveness, and cost efficiency. This Review presents a generic control framework for autono...
Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Apr 12, 2025
PURPOSE: This study explores the relationship between happiness and well-being, with a particular focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) serves as a catalyst for enhancing the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. The research aims to ...
International journal of nursing studies
Apr 10, 2025
BACKGROUND: The use of socially assistive robots in dementia care is growing, aimed at improving patient well-being and alleviating caregiver burden. Refining the utilisation of robotic assistance in individuals with dementia is critical, drawing on ...
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