Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends

. Ed(s): Gonzalez-Vargas, Jose; Ibanez, Jaime; Contreras-Vidal, Jose L.; Van der Kooij, Herman; Pons, Jose Luis

ISBN 10: 3319465317 / ISBN 13: 9783319465319

Published by Springer International Publishing AG, 2016

Editor(s): Gonzalez-Vargas, Jose; Ibanez, Jaime; Contreras-Vidal, Jose L.; Van der Kooij, Herman; Pons, Jose Luis. Series: Biosystems & Biorobotics. Num Pages: 461 pages, 147 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; MQV; MQW; TJFM1; UYZG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 850. . 2016. 1st ed. 2017. Hardback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9783319465319

Synopsis:

The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of wearable robotics research and practice. It focuses on new technologies, including neural interfaces, soft wearable robots, sensors and actuators technologies, and discusses important regulatory challenges, as well as clinical and ethical issues. Based on the 2^nd International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2016, held October 18-21, 2016, in Segovia, Spain, the book addresses a large audience of academics and professionals working in government, industry, and medical centers, and end-users alike. It provides them with specialized information and with a source of inspiration for new ideas and collaborations. It discusses exemplary case studies highlighting practical challenges related to the implementation of wearable robots in a number of fields. One of the focus is on clinical applications, which was encouraged by the colocation of WeRob2016 with the International Conference on Neurorehabilitation, INCR2016. Additional topics include space applications and assistive technologies in the industry. The book merges together the engineering, medical, ethical and political perspectives, thus offering a multidisciplinary, timely snapshot of the field of wearable technologies. 

From the Back Cover:

The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of wearable robotics research and practice. It focuses on new technologies, including neural interfaces, soft wearable robots, sensors and actuators technologies, and discusses important regulatory challenges, as well as clinical and ethical issues. Based on the 2^nd International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2016, held October 18-21, 2016, in Segovia, Spain, the book addresses a large audience of academics and professionals working in government, industry, and medical centers, and end-users alike. It provides them with specialized information and with a source of inspiration for new ideas and collaborations. It discusses exemplary case studies highlighting practical challenges related to the implementation of wearable robots in a number of fields. One of the focus is on clinical applications, which was encouraged by the colocation of WeRob2016 with the International Conference on Neurorehabilitation, INCR2016. Additional topics include space applications and assistive technologies in the industry. The book merges together the engineering, medical, ethical and political perspectives, thus offering a multidisciplinary, timely snapshot of the field of wearable technologies. 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Edition: 1st Edition