This research focuses on the design and development of
rehabilitation robotic systems for maximizing the manipulation and
mobility functions of persons with disabilities. These robotic
systems can serve as assistive as well as therapeutic devices. In
assistive systems, human–machine cooperative control is used to map
limited human input into
complex
motion using sensor assisted scaled teleoperation. Applications
include the design of a reconfigurable wheelchair-mounted robotic
arm (WMRA), workstation robotic arm, and joystick controlled
advanced driving systems. The design of intelligent therapeutic
systems is based on sensor-fusion technology to assist individuals
with disabilities. In therapeutically training procedures, the
learning or re-learning process of a particular task will require
less assistive response from a hybrid-deliberative system (HDS) as
therapy progresses in step with patient skills. Rehabilitation
robotic systems help mobility-impaired persons with limitations of
upper extremities to do their activities of daily living (ADL)
resulting in independent living, better employment outcomes and
improved quality of life.
Sponsor:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - FL/DOE
complex
motion using sensor assisted scaled teleoperation. Applications
include the design of a reconfigurable wheelchair-mounted robotic
arm (WMRA), workstation robotic arm, and joystick controlled
advanced driving systems. The design of intelligent therapeutic
systems is based on sensor-fusion technology to assist individuals
with disabilities. In therapeutically training procedures, the
learning or re-learning process of a particular task will require
less assistive response from a hybrid-deliberative system (HDS) as
therapy progresses in step with patient skills. Rehabilitation
robotic systems help mobility-impaired persons with limitations of
upper extremities to do their activities of daily living (ADL)
resulting in independent living, better employment outcomes and
improved quality of life.