2 documents found, page 1 of 1
Adaptation of a smart walker for stroke individuals: a study on sEMG and accele...
Loterio,Flávia Aparecida; Valadão,Carlos Torturella; Cardoso,Vivianne Flávia; Pomer-Escher,Alexandre; Bastos,Teodiano Freire; Frizera-Neto,AnselmoAbstract Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of neuromuscular system damages, and researchers have been studying and developing robotic devices to assist affected people. Depending on the damage extension, the gait of these people can be impaired, making devices, such as smart walkers, useful for rehabilitation. The goal of this work is to analyze changes in muscle patterns on the paretic limb during free a...
Analysis of the use of a robot to improve social skills in children with autism...
Valadão,Carlos Torturella; Goulart,Christiane; Rivera,Hamilton; Caldeira,Eliete; Bastos Filho,Teodiano Freire; Frizera-Neto,Anselmo; Carelli,RicardoAbstract Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder is a set of developmental disorders that imply in poor social skills, lack of interest in activities and interaction with people. Treatments rely on teaching social skills and in such therapies robotics may offer aid. This work is a pilot study, which aims to show the development and usage of a ludic mobile robot for stimulating social skills in ASD children. Metho...