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Robotics: Publications and Resources

Summary: Our Disability Robotics, Exoskeletons, and Autonomous Vehicles database at Disabled World (DW) encompasses a comprehensive range of publications, including news articles, research studies, and informative reports. These documents focus on advancements in robotics, exoskeleton technology, and autonomous vehicles aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities. The database features topics such as guide-dog robots for the visually impaired, soft robotic wearables enhancing mobility for Parkinson's disease patients, and ethical debates surrounding self-driving cars. Additionally, it includes information on robotic dining devices, child exoskeletons for spinal muscular atrophy, and autonomous wheelchairs. This resource serves as an authoritative guide to the latest innovations in assistive technology.

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Robotics: Publications and Resources (32 Items)
Title & AuthorEdPublish
Revised
Guide-Dog Robots: Visually Impaired Can Provide Feedback - University of Massachusetts Amherst2024/05/16
Innovative Soft Robotic Wearable Enhances Walking Abilities for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease - Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences2024/01/05
Flexible PHDE Artificial Muscle Material - University of California - Los Angeles2022/07/09
2023/01/04
Clemson University Students to Learn Robotics Through Virtual Reality - Clemson University2018/10/10
Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD) Improves Balance and Gait in Parkinson's Disease Patients - Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science2017/12/19
2024/04/08
Conference on Autonomous Vehicles and the Disability Community - Auto Alliance2017/10/27
2018/06/21
Ethical Debate On Self-Driving Cars and Decision Making Algorithms - University of Massachusetts Lowell2017/10/09
2023/11/06
Self-driving Autonomous Wheelchairs Are Coming - Cyberworks Robotics and the University of Toronto2017/08/24
2018/06/21
Intelligent Vision System for Companion Robots - Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)2017/01/06
2018/10/07
Disability Community and the Future of Autonomous Vehicles - United Spinal Association2016/12/19
2018/06/21
Obi Robotic Dining Device for People with Disabilities - Ian C. Langtree
2016/07/12
2026/03/15
Child Exoskeleton for Spinal Muscular Atrophy a World's First - Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)2016/06/08
2018/06/21
Robotic Glove Helps Restore Hand Movement - National University of Singapore2016/01/11
2020/11/22
Robotic Object Recognition to Aid Blind and Visually Impaired - University of Nevada, Reno2015/12/19
2018/06/21
VA Issues National Coverage Policy For ReWalk Robotics Exoskeletons - ReWalk Robotics2015/12/17
2024/08/22
NIH Funds Health and Quality of Life Robot Development - NIH/National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering2015/12/04
2018/06/21
Robotic Hair Transplant - Automated Graft Selection - Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration2015/02/25
2018/06/21
NIH Funds Robots to Assist People with Disabilities - NIH2014/12/11
2026/03/03
Robot Control Theory to Improve Prosthetic Legs - University of Texas at Dallas2014/12/05
2018/06/21
ReWalk Motorized Device Helps People With Disabilities to Walk - ReWalk Robotics2014/11/03
2024/08/22
Meet Pepper - A Personal Humanoid Robot - Thomas C. Weiss2014/06/29
2018/06/21
StrongArm Technologies: ErgoSkeleton and Worker Safety - Thomas C. Weiss2014/06/10
2021/08/27
Mind Reading Robots are Coming - University of Cincinnati2013/11/14
2018/06/21
New Exoskeleton Device at Indego - Parker Hannifin Corporation2013/01/21
2018/06/21
Miimo Robotic Automatic Lawn Mower - Ian C. Langtree2013/01/12
2022/03/04
What Self-Driving Vehicles Mean for Disabled - Ian C. Langtree2012/10/01
2022/01/29
JACO Robotic Arm Tested by Hereward College Students - Liviu Manda2012/06/04
2018/06/21
NZ Paralympian Steps Up with Rex Bionics and Walks Again - Rex Bionics2011/05/02
2018/06/21
Blind Man to Drive at Daytona Speedway - National Federation of the Blind2011/01/28
2018/06/21
First Car That Can be Driven by the Blind - National Federation of the Blind2010/07/02
2018/06/21
Robot Scientist First Machine to Discover New Scientific Knowledge - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council2009/04/02
2018/06/21
Robotic Products for Independent Living - Ian C. Langtree2009/02/04
2023/11/06

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