DocumentCode
755540
Title
Rehabilitation robotics in Europe
Author
Dallaway, John L. ; Jackson, Robin D. ; Timmers, Paul H A
Author_Institution
Dept. of Eng., Cambridge Univ., UK
Volume
3
Issue
1
fYear
1995
fDate
3/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
35
Lastpage
45
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1063-6528
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/86.372890
Filename
372890
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