Need of assistive robots for performing activities of daily living is increasing with the
reduction of labor force in the welfare and nursing care. Self-feeding or eating is one of the …

The purposed research paper evaluates the development process of a 3D printed high
performance dynamic robotic structure using advanced additive manufacturing technology …

A robot-assisted feeding system can potentially help a user with upper-body mobility
impairments eat independently. However, autonomous assistance in the real world is …

Eating is an essential activity of daily living (ADL) for staying healthy and living at home
independently. Although numerous assistive devices have been introduced, many people …

Social robots are becoming increasingly diverse in their design, behavior, and usage. In this
chapter, we provide a broad-ranging overview of the main characteristics that arise when …

Developments in technology have spawned a variety of new tropes within the social
sciences. One of the most significant of these is that of a digitalised or networked society …

The number of older people is growing rapidly around the world. Ageing process results in
reduced or restricted mobility which is essential to perform activities of daily living. Currently …

Stroke and neurodegenerative diseases, among a range of other neurologic disorders, can
cause chronic paralysis. Patients suffering from paralysis may remain unable to achieve …

Detecting when something unusual has happened could help assistive robots operate more
safely and effectively around people. However, the variability associated with people and …

In domestic robotics, passing through narrow areas becomes critical for safe and effective
robot navigation. Due to factors like sensor noise or miscalibration, even if the free space is …