An Exoskeleton 'Teacher-Student' Gait Rehabilitation Control System Using Real-Time Joint Posture Acquisition: A Feasibility Study.

Recovering the ability to walk following the events of a stroke is important for community participation. For patients that are unable to weight bear, rehabilitation is difficult, for both themselves and for therapists that must manipulate their lower limbs. Exoskeletons can reduce the reliance on a patient's capability and reduce the exertion that therapists must provide to deliver manual rehabilitation.

Development and Co-design of NeuroOrb: A Novel "Serious Gaming" System Targeting Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease.

Whilst Parkinson's disease (PD) is typically thought of as a motor disease, a significant number of individuals also experience cognitive impairment (CI), ranging from mild-CI to dementia. One technique that may prove effective in delaying the onset of CI in PD is cognitive training (CT); however, evidence to date is variable. This may be due to the implementation of CT in this population, with the motor impairments of PD potentially hampering the ability to use standard equipment, such as pen-and-paper or a computer mouse.

Preliminary Analysis of a Wireless and Wearable Electronic-Textile EASI-Based Electrocardiogram.

With cardiovascular disease continuing to be the leading cause of death and the primary reason for hospitalization worldwide, there is an increased burden on healthcare facilities. Electronic-textile (e-textile)-based cardiac monitoring offers a viable option to allow cardiac rehabilitation programs to be conducted outside of the hospital. This study aimed to determine whether signals produced by an e-textile ECG monitor with textile electrodes in an EASI configuration are of sufficient quality to be used for cardiac monitoring.

A Modular Hybrid Exoskeletal-Soft Glove for High Degree of Freedom Monitoring Capability.

In this paper, we present a hybrid exoskeletal-soft glove for the application of on-axis angle sensors that can be placed close to the center of rotation of the digit joints. 3D printed exoskeletal digit segments that run medially on most digits connect to low friction bearings. Exoskeletal segments and bearings provide rigid fixation points for a variety of traditional angle sensors, while a combination of textile and rigid structure fixate exoskeletal digits to the digits and hand.

Assistive technology products: a position paper from the first global research, innovation, and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit.

This paper is based on work from the Global Research, Innovation, and Education on Assistive Technology (GREAT) Summit that was coordinated by WHO's Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE). The purpose of this paper is to describe the needs and opportunities embedded in the assistive product lifecycle as well as issues relating to the various stages of assistive product mobilization worldwide. The paper discusses assistive technology product terminology and the dangers of focusing on products outside the context and rolling out products without a plan.

Developing a national research and development centre in assistive technologies for independent living.

Assistive technology (AT) plays a pivotal role in the lives of people who require assistance with one or more aspects of daily living. Ranging from simple devices such as an augmented fork to complex devices like a power wheelchair with integrated environmental control, AT is a broad term to describe a range of products and services that provide assistance. Historically used in the "disability sector", in recent years AT devices have merged into the ageing sector as more Australians develop an impairment through "age-related disability", creating a larger market for equipment that provides independence or restores lost/reduced functionality.