Browse the latest research summaries in the field of assistive technology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 2014 • June 1, 2014
This study assessed the suitability of a shoulder training machine, designed for able-bodied individuals, for use by wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries. The research involved 11 paraplegic sub...
KEY FINDING: The training machine requires adjustments to be suitable for paraplegic subjects, including a platform to secure the wheelchair.
Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2018 • January 11, 2018
This study explores the use of wearable textile sensors for gesture recognition in individuals with upper-extremity mobility impairments, focusing on environmental control applications. The results in...
KEY FINDING: Personalization is crucial; sensor hardware, gesture sets, and recognition algorithms must be tailored to the individual's specific needs and injury level.
Sensors, 2015 • February 16, 2015
This study presents a real-time pressure-monitoring system for fastening systems in powered robotic exoskeletons, aimed at preventing skin injuries by monitoring pressure exerted by the straps. The sy...
KEY FINDING: The pressure monitoring system successfully recorded pressure dynamics in the fastening straps of a lower-limb exoskeleton for both able-bodied and SCI subjects.