Furniture as a functional object must satisfy both artistic and scientific requirements. In
particular, ergonomic factors are very important in furniture design in terms of human health …

In this paper, a novel robotic assistive system (RAS) for mobility assistance of elderly adults
is developed based on admittance control with force exertion ability enhancement (FEAE) of …

Abstract Sit-to-stand (STS) transfers are a common human task which involves complex
sensorimotor processes to control the highly nonlinear musculoskeletal system. In this …

This paper presents the complete development of the Simbiosis Smart Walker. The device is
equipped with a set of sensor subsystems to acquire user-machine interaction forces and …

In the near future, the flexibility and safety of robotic systems will allow them to interact
directly with a patient without the need for an operator which will, at most, have to switch a …

Fall is one of the leading causes of fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults. Fall may lead to
different kinds of harms such as physical and cognitive problems, psychological impairments …

Sit-to-stand can be considered the most common daily-life activity and it can be defined as a
change of posture, in which the base of support is transferred from the seat to the feet. It …

In this paper we discuss the integration of a communication model in the MOBOT assistive
robotic platform and its evaluation by target users. The MOBOT platform envisions the …

In this book chapter, the authors present the Smart Walkers as robotic functional
compensation devices for assisting mobility dysfunctions and empowering the human gait …

Designing a sit-to-stand (STS) assistive system that mimics the normal transfer is important
for improving the quality of life for elderly and mobility impaired people while reducing the …