Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "assistive technology"
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Design of a Multiple-User Intelligent Feeding Robot for Elderly and Disabled
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-22)The number of elderly people around the world is growing rapidly. This has led to an increase in the number of people who are seeking assistance and adequate service either at home or in long-term- care institutions to ... -
Design of a Robotic Rollator for Sit-To-Stand and Walking Assistance of Older Individuals with Mobility Disorders
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-22)Many elderly people suffer from a loss of mobility due to musculoskeletal disorders, neurological conditions, diabetes, frailty, or other impairments, and thus require assistance during walking and Sit-to-Stand (STS) ... -
Development of a Portable Seat Cushion for the Estimation of Heart Rate Using Ballistocardiography
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-20)Cardiovascular diseases are a leading contributor of health problems all over the world and are the second leading cause of death. They are also the cause of significant economic burden, costing billions of dollars in ... -
Development of Waterloo Robotic Rollator (WATRR)
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-28)One of the major risk factors for impaired mobility is aging, and with the aging population on the rise, the demand for assistive technologies for individuals with mobility impairment is at an all time high. Impaired ... -
Energy Regeneration and Environment Sensing for Robotic Leg Prostheses and Exoskeletons
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-23)Robotic leg prostheses and exoskeletons can provide powered locomotor assistance to older adults and/or persons with physical disabilities. However, limitations in automated control and energy-efficient actuation have ... -
Towards geriatric use of exoskeletons: Improving human-device interaction with a tutorial and optimal control
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-05)With the global geriatric population expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050, there has been growing interest to tackle age-associated movement impairments by developing assistive technologies. Rehabilitative lower-limb ...