Kinova, a global leader in robotics, is proud to mark its 20th anniversary with the official launch of KIMA, a ...

When a person loses a limb, a prosthesis often can help restore a significant degree of mobility. But when movement or communication is impaired by a neurological condition such as amyotrophic lateral ...

Human-robot interaction (HRI) in assistive technologies encompasses the design, development and deployment of robotic systems that support individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory impairments.

Robotic 'coaches' aiding upper limb rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury survivors have been successfully trialed in Vienna, Austria. This international pilot study was led by researchers from ...

Using a socially assistive robot (SAR) in post-stroke rehabilitation improves outcomes, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers. They conducted the first long-term study of robot ...

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a new methodology for a robot to learn how to move its arms autonomously by combining a type of observational learning with ...

When someone has been rendered tetraplegic by a spinal cord injury, they may still retain partial use of their wrists. An experimental device has been designed to help such folks lift cumbersome ...

Hello Robot's Stretch 4 is a wheeled robot designed for safe home assistance, offering an alternative to humanoid robots with ...

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The ...

In the unfolding era of advanced technology, the concept of robots assisting in elderly care is no longer science fiction but a reality. With a 95% success rate, robotic assistants have emerged as an ...

For people with upper extremity disabilities — such as a stroke, multiple sclerosis or other conditions — assistive robotics can help restore their independence in performing everyday tasks like ...