1st Edition

Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering

Edited By Horia-Nicolai L Teodorescu, Lakhmi C. Jain Copyright 2000
    516 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Prostheses, assistive systems, and rehabilitation systems are essential to increasing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Research and development over the last decade has resulted in enormous advances toward that goal-none more so than the development of intelligent systems and technologies.

    In the first truly comprehensive book addressing intelligent technologies for the disabled, top experts from around the world provide an overview of this dynamic, rapidly evolving field. They present state-of-the-art information on the latest, innovative technologies and their applications in various systems designed to better the lives of the disabled.

    From the underlying principles to the design, practical applications, and assessment of results, Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering offers broad, pragmatic coverage of the field. It incorporates the most recent advances in sensory and limb prostheses, myoelectric control systems, circulatory systems, assistive technologies, and applications of virtual reality.

    Rapid progress demands a concerted effort to keep up with the latest developments so they can begin to serve their purpose and improve the lives of the disabled. By incorporating details of the latest and most important advances into one volume, Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering makes that undertaking essentially effortless.

    INTRODUCTION
    New Technologies in Rehabilitation: General Trends
    SENSORIAL PROSTHESES
    A Retinal Prosthesis to Benefit the Visually Impaired
    Intelligent Techniques in Hearing Rehabilitation
    LOCOMOTOR PROSTHESES
    Sensory Feedback for Lower Limb Prostheses
    Multifunction Control of Prostheses using the Myoelectric Signal
    Selective Activation of the Nervous System for Motor System Neural Prostheses
    Upper Limb Myoelectric Prostheses: Sensory Control System and Automatic Tuning of Parameters
    PACEMAKERS AND LIFE-SUSTAINING DEVICES
    Computer-Aided Support Technology for Artificial Heart Control: Diagnosis and Hemodynamic Measurements
    Diaphragm Pacing for Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency
    Intelligent Systems in Heart Pacemakers
    ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND ADVANCED MECHANICS
    Service Robots for Rehabilitation and Assistance
    Computerized Obstacle Avoidance Systems for the Blind and Visually Impaired
    Advanced Design Concepts for a Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
    Index of Acronyms and Abbreviations
    Index of Terms

    Biography

    Horia-Nicolai L Teodorescu