This work describes hardware architecture developed for ALTACRO Automated Locomotion Training using an Actuated Compliant Robotic Orthosis. The ALTACRO project focuses on identified challenges in the state of the art of locomotion rehabilitation. The research goals are aimed at improving robot-aided locomotion training by means of active ankle assistance and a better human-robot interaction. Th...

It is well known that the massage therapy is useful for the rehabilitation of various diseases (i.e. oral health problems, etc.). Although various apparatus have been developed for the massage of the torso and limbs, there is still little knowledge about their real effectiveness. However; thanks to recent advances in robot technology (such as actuators, sensors, control system, etc.), more effe...

This paper describes the development of an electrically powered wheelchair-mounted manipulator for use by severely disabled persons. A detailed review is given explaining the specification. It describes the construction of the device and its control architecture. The prototype robot used several gesture recognition and other input systems. The system has been tested on disabled and non-disabled...