Rehabilitation Robots, Their Applications, and Various Rehabilitation Robotic Paradigms for Use in Homes, Clinics, and Hospitals
Rehabilitation robots, also known as mobility and autonomy robots, are machines, which help patients with partial or total paralysis to regain their ability to move or perform activities of daily living. These robots are ideal for home healthcare and patient care. The robots can assist in daily tasks such as feeding, walking, or operating household appliances. Rehabilitation robotics involves studying the body's rehabilitation processes to design robots that can help in such tasks as picking up a pen or a spoon, pushing a wheelchair or crutch, or picking up an object. In addition to this, rehabilitation robots can be programmed to perform certain tasks depending on the situation. There are several Rehabilitation Robotic Paradigms for use in homes, clinics, hospitals, and other medical centers. These robots are also offered on a rental basis in various countries such as Japan, China, and the U.S. The market is witnessing launch of new products as well. In October 202...