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Rachel E Cowan¹, Benjamin J Fregly, Michael L Boninger

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Loss of physical mobility significantly hinders participation in daily activities.
Assistive technology (AT) plays a crucial role in restoring and enhancing mobility.
Advancements in AT are vital for improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey recent advancements in assistive technology for mobility enhancement.
To explore the theme of seamless user-technology integration in AT.
To discuss the transformative potential of these integrated AT solutions.

Main Methods:

Review of academic and industrial research in Europe.
Observation of diverse assistive technologies, including powered wheelchairs, prosthetics, functional electrical stimulation, and exoskeletons.
Analysis of integration strategies: improving mechanics, user-interface, and shared control.

Main Results:

Recent AT research emphasizes a more seamless integration between user capabilities and technology.
Improvements span various AT domains: powered wheelchairs, prosthetics, FES, and exoskeletons.
Integration is achieved through enhanced mechanics, better physical interfaces, and shared control.

Conclusions:

Improved user-technology integration in AT holds significant potential to be transformative.
These advancements can greatly enhance participation for individuals with mobility impairments.
Continued research in AT integration is crucial for maximizing user independence and activity levels.