Intelligent Assistive Technology (AT)
Technology
Not Applicable
Others
31 December 2022
To develop cost-effective and intelligent assistive robotics for independent living and quality of life improvement. Research must align with real-world applications to deliver impactful solutions, bridging academia and industry effectively.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Automation, Assistive Technology
About this Content
Aims
To develop cost-effective and intelligent assistive robotics for independent living and quality of life improvement.
Background
Singapore’s aging population faces mobility challenges due to age-related conditions like stroke and osteoarthritis.
Methods
Developed robotic solutions such as mobile robotic balance assistants, shared control wheelchairs, and lower-limb exoskeletons.
Results
Demonstrated prototypes with strategies for industry collaborations; potential for test-bedding in rehabilitation settings.
Conclusion
Research must align with real-world applications to deliver impactful solutions, bridging academia and industry effectively.
Lessons Learnt
Continued collaboration between research and industry is key to addressing user-centric needs in assistive technologies.
Keywords
Assistive Technology, Robotics, Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Agency for Science Technology and Research |
Platform(s) | Not Applicable |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Li Lei |
Project Member(s) | Er Jie Kai |
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Zerlina Toh - zerlina.toh@ntu.edu.sg