Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering

Abstract

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