Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849301407)

Prostheses, assistive systems, and rehabilitation systems are essential to increasing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Research and development over the last decade has resulted in enormous advances toward that goal-none more so than the development of intelligent systems and technologies. In the first truly comprehensive book addressing intelligent technologies for the disabled, top experts from around the world provide an overview of this dynamic, rapidly evolving field. They present state-of-the-art information on the latest, innovative technologies and their applications in various systems designed to better the lives of the disabled. From the underlying principles to the design, practical applications, and assessment of results, Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering offers broad, pragmatic coverage of the field. It incorporates the most recent advances in sensory and limb prostheses, myoelectric control systems, circulatory systems, assistive technologies, and applications of virtual reality. Rapid progress demands a concerted effort to keep up with the latest developments so they can begin to serve their purpose and improve the lives of the disabled. By incorporating details of the latest and most important advances into one volume, Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering makes that undertaking essentially effortless.

Author: Horia-Nicolai L. Teodorescu
ISBN-10: 0849301408
ISBN-13: 9780849301407
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 12/26/2000
Pages: 516
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.24w x 1.27d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2001 pg. 112