Title :
Rehabilitation robotics in Europe
Author :
Dallaway, John L. ; Jackson, Robin D. ; Timmers, Paul H A
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., UK
fDate :
3/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Provides a summary of European work in rehabilitation robotics. The historical background to current work in this field is described. The European Union´s TIDE funding initiative is introduced and recent projects established under this initiative are summarized. The practical effect of TIDE on the European market for rehabilitation equipment is discussed. European projects funded from other sources are also described. The authors conclude with an assessment of the future direction for research and development in rehabilitation robotics
Keywords :
handicapped aids; history; reviews; robots; European Union´s TIDE funding initiative; European market; European work; historical background; rehabilitation equipment; rehabilitation robotics; Europe; Grippers; Helium; North America; Prosthetic limbs; Rehabilitation robotics; Research and development; Senior citizens; Tides; Workstations;
Journal_Title :
Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
