Design and Optimization of a Handle Robot for Providing Bodily Support to Elderly Persons

Age-related loss of mobility and an increased risk of falling remain major obstacles for older adults to live independently. Many elderly people lack the coordination and strength necessary to perform activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed or stepping into a bathtub. A traditional...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bolli Jr., Roberto A.
Other Authors: Asada, H. Harry
Format: Thesis
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2023
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/152870