Investigation of electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor position for brain-controlled home automation by Norizam, Sulaiman, Ailis Aimylia, Hasim, Islam, Md Nahidul, Mahfuzah, Mustafa, Mohd Shawal, Jadin

“…Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals are widely employed in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) or Human–Machine Interface (HMI) technique to provide assistive technology that can be used by paralyzed or disabled people. …”
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Post-stroke rehabilitation of the ankle joint with a low cost monoarticular ankle robotic exoskeleton: Preliminary results by Guillermo Asín-Prieto, Silvana Mercante, Raúl Rojas, Mariangeles Navas, Daiana Gomez, Melisa Toledo, Aitor Martínez-Expósito, Aitor Martínez-Expósito, Juan C. Moreno

“…The following variables were measured pre– and post–treatment: joint range of motion and ankle muscle strength, monopodal balance, muscle tone, gait ability and satisfaction with the use of assistive technology.Results: Statistically significant improvements were obtained in joint range measured by goniometry and in balance measured by monopodal balance test. …”
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The what, where, who, why, which, and how of collaborative play involving autistic children in educational context: a contextual inquiry by Mohamad Hassan Fadi Hijab, Shaza Khattab, Nahwan Al Aswadi, Joselia Neves, Marwa Qaraqe, Achraf Othman, Noora Alsulaiti, Dena Al-Thani

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Biomechanical Effects of Using a Passive Exoskeleton for the Upper Limb in Industrial Manufacturing Activities: A Pilot Study by Armando Coccia, Edda Maria Capodaglio, Federica Amitrano, Vittorio Gabba, Monica Panigazzi, Gaetano Pagano, Giovanni D’Addio

“…All workers reported complete satisfaction with the ASE effectiveness as rated on Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST), and 62% of the subjects rated the usability score as very high (>80 System Usability Scale (SUS)). …”
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Bleeding risk after acupuncture in patients taking anticoagulant drugs: A case control study based on real-world data by Hsu-Tung Hsieh, Hui-Jer Chou, Pei-Yun Wu, Shun-Ku Lin

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ACCESSIBLE PROSTHETIC ARMS: VICTORIA HAND PROJECT AND THE IMPACT OF 3D PRINTING by Nikolai Dechev, Kelly Knights, Kim Arklie, Michelle Martindale, Michael Peirone

“…Through this article, the potential of 3D printing to continue to transform the field of assistive technology and prosthetic and orthotic applications is underscored, especially when used for collaborative, humanitarian initiatives. …”
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Improving Inclusivity in Robotics Design: An Exploration of Methods for Upstream Co-Creation by Stevienna de Saille, Eva Kipnis, Stephen Potter, David Cameron, Calum J. R. Webb, Peter Winter, Peter O’Neill, Richard Gold, Kate Halliwell, Lyuba Alboul, Andy J. Bell, Andrew Stratton, Jon McNamara

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Diagnostic efficiency on ultrasound shear wave elastography in evaluation of steatosis severity for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a rat model by Yuhui Wu, Qianjiao Liu, Yan Wang, Fangyan Li, Lawrence Wing-Chi Chan, Yong Wen, Fan Yang, Yining Xiang, Qinghong Duan, Peng Luo, Pinggui Lei

“…Conclusions Steatosis is associated with liver stiffness and SWE may have the feasibility to be introduced as an assistive technology in grading steatosis for patients with NAFLD in absence of fibrosis.…”
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Numerical Modeling of Distortion of Ti-6Al-4V Components Manufactured Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion by Patiparn Ninpetch, Pruet Kowitwarangkul, Prasert Chalermkarnnon, Patcharapit Promoppatum, Piyapat Chuchuay, Phadungsak Rattanadecho

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Ultrasound-Assisted Continence Care Support in an Inpatient Care Setting: Protocol for a Pilot Implementation Study by Sebastian Hofstetter, Madeleine Ritter-Herschbach, Dominik Behr, Patrick Jahn

“…The results will provide practical solutions for workload reduction in the field of nursing support for continence care, where digital assistive technologies are becoming increasingly important. …”
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Feasibility of Overground Gait Training Using a Joint-Torque-Assisting Wearable Exoskeletal Robot in Children with Static Brain Injury by Juntaek Hong, Jongweon Lee, Taeyoung Choi, Wooin Choi, Taeyong Kim, Kyuwan Kwak, Seongjun Kim, Kyeongyeol Kim, Daehyun Kim

“…The oxygen rate difference between resting and training was performed to evaluate the intensity of training in randomly selected sessions, while the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology 2.0 assessment was performed to evaluate its acceptability. …”
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Artifact suppression for breast specimen imaging in micro CBCT using deep learning by Sorapong Aootaphao, Puttisak Puttawibul, Pairash Thajchayapong, Saowapak S. Thongvigitmanee

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Co-designing an Adaption of a Mobile App to Enhance Communication, Safety, and Well-being Among People Living at Home With Early-Stage Dementia: Protocol for an Exploratory Multipl... by Karen Davies, Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi, Bie Nio Ong, Sudeh Cheraghi-Sohi, Katherine Perryman, Caroline Sanders

“…The study will involve co-designers living with dementia, so that the voices of service users can be used to highlight the benefits and challenges of assistive technology and shape the future development of apps that enhance safety by improving communication. …”
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Innovative Design and Development of Personalized Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Survivors of Stroke With Equinovarus Foot: Protocol for a Feasibility and Comparative Trial by Rui Silva, Pedro Morouço, Jorge Lains, Paula Amorim, Nuno Alves, António Prieto Veloso

“…The qualitative dimensions of this experience will be evaluated using the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction With Assistive Technology (QUEST) assessment tool. Feedback from health care professionals and the participants will be considered throughout the trial to ensure a rounded understanding of the system’s implications. …”
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A Conceptual Model of Experiences With Digital Technologies in Aging in Place: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-synthesis by Mareike Hechinger, Diana Hentschel, Christine Aumer, Christian Rester

“…The conceptual model can be useful for the development of assistive technology in old age. Moreover, it can guide health care professionals in their work with older adults and their families to provide individual counseling to find the appropriate digital technology for their respective situations.…”
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Machine learning-based classification of the movements of children with profound or severe intellectual or multiple disabilities using environment data features. by Von Ralph Dane Marquez Herbuela, Tomonori Karita, Yoshiya Furukawa, Yoshinori Wada, Akihiro Toya, Shuichiro Senba, Eiko Onishi, Tatsuo Saeki

“…Yet, interpretation of the mostly pre-or protosymbolic, distinctive, and idiosyncratic movements of children with intellectual disabilities (IDs) or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) using computer-based assistive technology (AT), machine learning (ML), and environment data (ED: location, weather indices and time) remain insufficiently unexplored. …”
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Developing an Immersive Virtual Reality Training System for Novel Pediatric Power Wheelchair Users: Protocol for a Feasibility Study by Sara Drisdelle, Liam Power, Scott Thieu, Jordan Sheriko

“…MethodsThis 3-phase feasibility study will be conducted within the assistive technology unit of a public pediatric hospital. …”
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Double-Bind of Recruitment of Older Adults Into Studies of Successful Aging via Assistive Information and Communication Technologies: Mapping Review by Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Kim Sawchuk

“…MethodsA systematic mapping approach was used to characterize rationales, methods, stated objectives, and expected outcomes of studies indexed in PubMed and retrieved through the search logic ([“Older Adults” OR Seniors OR Elderly] AND [ICT OR gerontechnology OR “Assistive Technology”)] AND (“Healthy Aging” OR “Successful Aging” OR “healthy ageing” OR “successful ageing”). …”
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What is quality in assisted living technology? The ARCHIE framework for effective telehealth and telecare services. by Greenhalgh, P, Procter, R, Wherton, J, Sugarhood, P, Hinder, S, Rouncefield, M

“…In phase 3, we brought users and their carers together with suppliers and providers to derive quality principles for assistive technology products and services.</p> <h4>Results</h4> <p>Interviews identified practical, material and organisational barriers to smooth introduction and continued support of assistive technologies. …”

The design principles of assistive courseware for low vision (AC4LV) learners by Aziz, Nurulnadwan, Abdul Mutalib, Ariffin, Sarif, Siti Mahfuzah

“…Current phenomenon faced by low vision (LV) learners is that their learning activities are problematic.With the restrictions in their vision, conventional teaching and learning techniques requires them to struggle more compared to their sighted peers.Even though Assistive Technology (AT) provides LV learners with various helpful features but most of them are in the form of hardware or software, which minimally assist the LV learners in accessing the knowledge. …”
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