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Agency-preserving robotic assistance for grasp slip recovery in body-powered prostheses [PDF]

Frontiers in Robotics and AI
Existing studies demonstrate that performance in reaction-based tasks can be improved using external robotic assistance without reducing the user’s sense of agency, particularly when assistance is delivered near the user’s natural reaction time.
Benjamin Davis, Michael Abbott, Hannah S. Stuart   +2 more
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FEGW-YOLO: A Feature-Complexity-Guided Lightweight Framework for Real-Time Multi-Crop Detection with Advanced Sensing Integration on Edge Devices [PDF]

Sensors
Real-time object detection on resource-constrained edge devices remains a critical challenge in precision agriculture and autonomous systems, particularly when integrating advanced multi-modal sensors (RGB-D, thermal, hyperspectral).
Yaojiang Liu, Hongjun Tian, Yijie Yin, Yuhan Zhou, Wei Li, Yang Xiong, Yichen Wang, Zinan Nie, Yang Yang, Dongxiao Xie, Shijie Huang   +10 more
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SMARCOS: Off-the-Shelf Smart Compliant Actuators for Human–Robot Applications

Actuators, 2021
With the growing popularity of Human–Robot Interactions, a series of robotic assistive devices have been created over the last decades. However, due to the lack of easily integrable resources, the development of these custom made devices turns out to be ...
Vincent Ducastel, Kevin Langlois, Marco Rossini, Victor Grosu, Bram Vanderborght, Dirk Lefeber, Tom Verstraten, Joost Geeroms   +7 more
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Validating the measurement of upper limb sensorimotor behavior utilizing a tablet in neurologically intact controls and individuals with chronic stroke

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023
Background Intact sensorimotor function of the upper extremity is essential for successfully performing activities of daily living. After a stroke, upper limb function is often compromised and requires rehabilitation.
Devin Sean Austin, Makenna J. Dixon, Duncan Thibodeau Tulimieri, Joshua G. A. Cashaback, Jennifer A. Semrau   +4 more
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The Architecture Machine Revisited

Spool, 2019
This article summarises a series of experiments at the Architectural Association between 2011 and 2017, which explore the intellectual notion of ‘the architecture machine’ as introduced by Nicholas Negroponte and the Architecture Machine Group at MIT in
Jeroen van Ameijde
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Control of a Wheelchair-Mounted 6DOF Assistive Robot With Chin and Finger Joysticks

Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2022
Throughout the last decade, many assistive robots for people with disabilities have been developed; however, researchers have not fully utilized these robotic technologies to entirely create independent living conditions for people with disabilities ...
Ivan Rulik, Md Samiul Haque Sunny, Javier Dario Sanjuan De Caro, Md Ishrak Islam Zarif, Brahim Brahmi, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed, Katie Schultz, Inga Wang, Tony Leheng, Jason Peng Longxiang, Mohammad H. Rahman   +10 more
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A Multi-User Transradial Functional-Test Socket for Validation of New Myoelectric Prosthetic Control Strategies

Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2022
The validation of myoelectric prosthetic control strategies for individuals experiencing upper-limb loss is hindered by the time and cost affiliated with traditional custom-fabricated sockets.
Taylor C. Hansen, Abigail R. Citterman, Abigail R. Citterman, Eric S. Stone, Troy N. Tully, Christopher M. Baschuk, Christopher C. Duncan, Jacob A. George, Jacob A. George, Jacob A. George   +9 more
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Prototyping and evaluation of interactive and customized interface and control algorithms for robotic assistive devices using Kinect and infrared sensor [PDF]

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2018
Robotic assistive devices are popular in research and medical fields for their potential to automate tasks or to improve the quality of life of disabled users. They may be used for physical therapy, as exoskeletons, teleoperation devices, or to assist users in tasks in their home.
Grace McFassel, Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Bo Peng
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s-CAM: An Untethered Insertable Laparoscopic Surgical Camera Robot with Non-Contact Actuation

Sensors, 2022
Fully insertable robotic imaging devices represent a promising future of minimally invasive laparoscopic vision. Emerging research efforts in this field have resulted in several proof-of-concept prototypes.
Ning Li, Hui Liu, Reza Yazdanpanah Abdolmalaki, Gregory J. Mancini, Jindong Tan   +4 more
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Assistive devices: Regaining mobility in myositis

Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 2020
Assistive devices (ADs) refer to external devices adapted to improve tasks and function. The common types of ADs include those improving mobility such as wheelchairs and walkers, positioning devices such as standing frames, custom-made devices (orthotics)
Samira Davalbhakta, Akshay Oswal, Sanat Phatak   +2 more
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