Robots for humanity: using assistive robotics to empower people with disabilities

• Published in: IEEE robotics & automation magazine Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 30 - 39
• Main Authors: Chen, T. L., Ciocarlie, M., Cousins, S., Grice, P. M., Hawkins, K., Kaijen Hsiao, Kemp, C. C., Chih-Hung King, Lazewatsky, D. A., Leeper, A. E., Hai Nguyen, Paepcke, A., Pantofaru, C., Smart, W. D., Takayama, L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.03.2013; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Biomedical equipment; Control systems; Disabilities; Exoskeletons; Handicapped aids; Human factors; Manipulators; Medical robotics; Picking; Prosthetics; Robot arms; Robotics; Robots; Scratching; Sensory aids; Software development; Tasks

Assistive mobile manipulators (AMMs) have the potential to one day serve as surrogates and helpers for people with disabilities, giving them the freedom to perform tasks such as scratching an itch, picking up a cup, or socializing with their families.