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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Robotic assistance"”.
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Use of Live and Robotic Assistance Animals for Psychological and Cognitive Health in Military Populations
… literature review addresses the use of live and robotic animal-assisted therapy for psychological and cognitive health in military populations. More specifically, this literature review aims to address the benefits and limitations of the use of live animal-assisted therapy, complementary and …
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Feasibility of novel gait training with robotic assistance : dynamic entrainment to mechanical perturbation to the ankle
… even growing with the graying of the population. Robotic technology has provided promising ways to assist recovery of the motor function of upper extremities. In contrast, current robotic therapy for lower extremities has shown inferior efficacy. In this thesis, the source of the limited efficacy …
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Modeling the Sit-to-Stand Transition using Koopman Lifting Linearization and Human State Estimation
… remain poorly understood, and current STS assistance devices fail to utilize knowledge of STS dynamics to effect their support. This thesis presents contributions to the dynamic modeling of STS and to human-robot collaboration for improving robotic assistance of STS. To coherently capture …
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Robust human motion prediction for safe and efficient human-robot interaction
From robotic co-workers in factories to assistive robots in homes, human-robot interaction (HRI) has the potential to revolutionize a large array of domains by enabling robotic assistance where it was previously not possible. Introducing robots into human-occupied domains, however, requires strong …
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Ergonomics of Total Knee Arthroplasty
… imposes significant musculoskeletal demands. Robotic platforms may alter this load, but their ergonomic impact is unclear. We compared biomechanical strain and workload during conventional versus robotic-assisted TKA. Methods Two surgeons and two scrub nurses each performed conventional and …
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An MRI compatible manipulator for prostate cancer detection and treatment
… a technical challenge because it requires robotic assistance since there is very limited access to a patient inside the bore. Additionally, the high magnetic fields prohibit the use of conventional actuators in the procedure. Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs) are MRI compatible due to …
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Towards Understanding the Effects of Exoskeletons on Sensory Integration and Step Regulation
Robotic exoskeletons have, for a few decades, proven their potential to augment human performance and assist those with mobility impairments. Extensive research has demonstrated that robotic assistance can be used to reduce the energetic cost of walking, improve the dynamic stability of the user, …
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thesis in the field of Mechanical Engineering: Relevance for Human-Robot Collaboration: Definitions, Systems, Algorithms, and Applications
… (HRC) combines the strengths of human and robotic capabilities to accomplish complex tasks, yielding significant impacts in various domains. To enable seamless interaction in dynamic and unpredictable environments, robots are required to efficiently and accurately perceive their …
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iART: An intelligent assistive robotic therapy system for home-based stroke rehabilitation
… of iART : an Intelligent Assistant for Robotic Therapy. iART is a robot-assisted therapy system designed for home-based upper limb stroke rehabilitation. Stroke is the leading cause of motor impairments and serious long term disability in the United States. These impairments severely …
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Impact of Robot Motions on User Interaction and Workload in Cooperative Assembly. Perceived Safety and Salience of Nearby Collaborative Robots in Human-Robot Working Cells
… a discussion of human expectations for the robotic assistance. Additionally, relevant characteristics such as use case, interaction specifics, environmental conditions, or system layout are outlined. The interaction with the robot further requires a usable and user-friendly feedback design. …
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Effect of cochlear shape and size on cochlear implant insertion forces
… on insertion depth, speed, and the role of robotic assistance. The findings underscore the necessity for standardisation across studies and offer critical insights into the factors influencing IFs and IP during cochlear implantation. The second part of the chapter assesses the influence of …
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Evaluation der Lernkurve der Hemifundoplikatio nach Dor und Watson mit dem Fernsteuerungssystem für endoskopische Instrumente da Vinci am Schwein
Die Durchführung abdomineller Eingriffe mit Hilfe von Fernsteuerungssystemen für endoskopische Instrumente beinhaltet große Differenzen gegenüber der konventionellen Laparoskopie. In dieser Untersuchung wurden erstmalig die Lernkurvenparameter der Hemifundoplikatio nach Dor und Watson (HDW) mit dem …
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SCARAB : development of a rugged, low cost, inspection-class robotic platform
… design and development of a prototype of a new robotic platform designed to carry a variety of sensors into environments that are too dangerous or confined for human workers, and forms part of a series of three concurrent M.Sc(Eng) dissertations which will integrate into a complete system. …
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A holistic understanding of older adults' acceptance of domestic robots
… in the results of older adults’ preferences for robotic assistance but in how the relationship between these factors form to a conclusion. The robot appearance, the context of the interaction, and the user have all been investigated to further our knowledge in this area. However, these studies …