Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering 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 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 ...