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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Human rehabilitation"”.
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Characterization and control of a robot for wrist rehabilitation
Human motor control pathologies, such as those caused by stroke, can be treated through physical rehabilitation. The use of robots in therapy environments seems appropriate considering the possibilities they offer for quantification of performance as well as "quality control" between therapy …
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A robot for hand rehabilitation
… thesis describes the design of a robot for hand rehabilitation and is based on earlier work done in the MIT Newman Lab for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation. The goal of the new robot described here is to provide rehabilitative therapy to the hand. MIT MANUS is an active therapy device …
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(Un)Cleanliness: Reclamation of Body and Site
… to reflect this idea. This thesis combines human rehabilitation and environmental remediation in order to study how these two types of healing interact. Specifically, the program of the building is a rehabilitation center for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) patients (who stereotypically …
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Assessment of multi-stakeholders' collaborative efforts during and after oil pipelines disaster in Nigeria.
… losses in terms of economy, ecology and human lives due to pipeline disasters. These incidents can have devastating consequences for the environment, individuals and communities. Previous research has emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in addressing these …
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Non-linear digital control of a McKibben muscle system
… actuators that have potential application in the rehabilitation of persons with physical impairments. These actuators have been known to exhibit similarities in human musculoskeletal systems. In order to better understand and improve the closed - loop control of these pneumatic muscles, a physical …