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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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2023
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/152870 |