Various situations, such as injuries or long-term disabilities, can result in people receiving
physical assistance while in bed. We present a robotic system for bedside assistance that …

This paper discusses the issues related to hospital bed designs for the bedridden patients.
With the growth of the population, the number of elderly and bedridden patients is increasing …

Background In severe conditions of limited motor abilities, frequent position changes for
work or passive and active rest are essential bedside activities to prevent further health …

Patients in bed for clinical situations and specially in COVI19 treatments need special
assistance with suitable bed configuration motion both to help therapies and physical …

Proper positioning is especially important to ensure feeding and eating safely. With many
nursing facilities restricting visitations and close contact during the coronavirus pandemic …

This chapter explores the ethical and social aspects of mechatronics, with a focus on the
responsible creation and utilization of technology. From an academic perspective, it …

The healthcare sector, particularly Intensive Care Units (ICUs), has been plagued by
significant nursing staff shortages, affecting patient care quality and increasing the workload …

Medical technology has profited from advances in numerous disciplines of engineering. The
use of mechatronics in conjunction with biomedical engineering and human anatomy has …

The present study highlights a new concept and design of a smart hospital bed. The process
of designing and manufacturing of affordable medical assistive devices in developing …