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Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 January 2003

William Harwin  and
Michael Hillman
William Harwin
Affiliation:
Department of Cybernetics, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AY (UK)
Michael Hillman
Affiliation:
The Wolfson Centre, Bath Institute of Medical Engineering, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG (UK)
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Abstract

The four papers encompassing this special section on Robot Mediated Neuro-motor Therapy introduce a new area for robotics in the healthcare industry, that of assisting in the delivery of neuro-motor therapies, for patients recovering from a stroke. As life expectancy increases, so do problems associated with old age. In the paper by Krebs et al. the authors not only summarise the need for action in stroke rehabilitation but also makes a useful distinction between assistive technologies that provide enhanced abilities for the patient, and therapy tools for the clinician, that seek to enhance the patients recovery.

Type
Research Article
Information
Robotica , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , January 2003 , pp. 1
Copyright
© 2003 Cambridge University Press

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