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Pathway to Independence: Past, Present, and Beyond via Robotics

Pathway to Independence: Past, Present, and Beyond via Robotics

Kavita Krishnaswamy, Tim Oates
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 49
ISBN13: 9781466644427|ISBN10: 1466644427|EISBN13: 9781466644434
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4442-7.ch005
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Krishnaswamy, Kavita, and Tim Oates. "Pathway to Independence: Past, Present, and Beyond via Robotics." Disability Informatics and Web Accessibility for Motor Limitations, edited by Georgios Kouroupetroglou, IGI Global, 2014, pp. 153-201. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4442-7.ch005

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Krishnaswamy, K. & Oates, T. (2014). Pathway to Independence: Past, Present, and Beyond via Robotics. In G. Kouroupetroglou (Ed.), Disability Informatics and Web Accessibility for Motor Limitations (pp. 153-201). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4442-7.ch005

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Krishnaswamy, Kavita, and Tim Oates. "Pathway to Independence: Past, Present, and Beyond via Robotics." In Disability Informatics and Web Accessibility for Motor Limitations, edited by Georgios Kouroupetroglou, 153-201. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2014. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4442-7.ch005

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Abstract

Robotic technologies can provide people with disabilities the invaluable tools to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Few studies have investigated how effective and accessible the control of robotic aids is for people with severe physical disabilities with respect to their needs and current facility with technology. Though present-day robotic aids can help people with disabilities with important daily living tasks, there is still room for improvement. In this chapter, an overview of the state-of-the-art robotics that help promote independence for people with disabilities, especially individuals with physical limitations, is presented. Active research areas supporting tasks and services for persons with physical disabilities include development of robotic prototypes, designed specifically for domestic applications, rehabilitation, mobility assistance, personal hygiene care and meal assistance, and education and employment. Existing challenges and recommendations to support and increase independence for persons with motor limitations with robotics technologies are provided as insight to advance research.

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