Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation

by Amir Jafari (Editor), Nafiseh Ebrahimi (Editor) Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation explores the specific branch of robotics dealing with developing robots from compliant and flexible materials. Unlike robots built from rigid materials, soft robots behave the way in which living organs move and adapt to their surroundings and allow for increased flexibility and adaptability for the user. This book is a comprehensive reference discussing the application of soft robotics for rehabilitation of upper and lower extremities separated by various limbs. The book examines various techniques applied in soft robotics, including the development of soft actuators, rigid actuators with soft behavior, intrinsically soft actuators, and soft sensors. This book is perfect for graduate students, researchers, and professional engineers in robotics, control, mechanical, and electrical engineering who are interested in soft robotics, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation therapy, and medical and rehabilitation device design and manufacturing. Product Details Publisher:Academic Press; 1st edition (March 11, 2021) Language:English Paperback:280 pages ISBN-10:0128185384 ISBN-13:978-0128185384 ISBN-13:9780128185384 eText ISBN: 9780128185391 Item Weight:15.9 ounces Dimensions:5.98 x 0.64 x 9.02 inches