This paper analyses the possibilities of the integration of different technological and knowledge representation techniques for the development of reinforcement frameworks for the remote control of multiple agents such as wheelchair-type robots. Some technological solutions are discussed regarding the recognition of localization of moving objects by using mobile technologies. Large-scale multi-...

Abstract Introduction: gait-related falls account for most in the elderly. The identification of individuals at risk falling due to unstable gait requires clinically feasible measures that can detect impairments gait. Our obiective was : (1) assess feasibility clinical implementation existing stability and selected impairments. Methods: Nine were assessed feasibility, with only margin stability...

Encouraging an active lifestyle is an essential part of successful rehabilitation programs, and the link between physical activity and quality of life (QOL) is well established among patients with mobility disorders. Biomechanical aspects of wheelchair design play an important role in physical activity and social participation of disabled individuals. This review focuses on key biomechanical fe...

By comparing treadmill walking in hemiparetic and non-disabled individuals at matched speeds, Chen et al. [Chen G, Patten C, Kothari DH, Zajac FE. Gait differences between individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis and non-disabled controls at matched speeds. Gait Posture (2004)] identified gait deviations that were consistent with impaired swing initiation and single limb support in the paretic ...

In recent decades, there has been a systematic academic research attempt to analyze issues related disability. Although disabled people are an essential group of migrants and refugees, international conventions protect their social inclusion, it is noticeable that migration studies have not dealt with persons disabilities until recently. The corresponding disability do study the migrant/refugee...

The adoption of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a historical momentum for disabled persons and their associates, as well as ODA workers in the development cooperation field all over the world. For the last two decades, persons with disabilities, their associates and professionals working in this field have promoted their human rights, equality, nondisc...

BACKGROUND Approximately 95 million children worldwide are disabled; 10 % use a wheelchair. In the UK, an estimated 770,000 children are disabled. National Health Service Wheelchair Services are the largest provider of wheelchairs in the UK; however, recent reports have highlighted issues with these services. This study explores the use of discrete choice experiment methods to inform wheelchair...