Intelligent Systems and Technologies in Rehabilitation Engineering

By Lakhmi C. Jain

Prostheses, assistive systems, and rehabilitation systems are essential components in efforts to increase the well-being of the disabled and, ultimately, humankind. In the first truly comprehensive book addressing intelligent technologies for the disabled, top experts from around the world provide an overview of this dynamic, rapidly evolving field. They present information on innovative technologies and their applications in various systems aimed to better the lives of the disabled. Topics include visual and auditory systems, sensory control systems, electrical stimulation, circulatory impairments, intelligent skin, and myoelectric, neural, and heart prostheses.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849301408
• ISBN13: 9780849301407
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.7"