Jyotindra Narayan – författare

This book offers a comprehensive guide that explores the intricate world of rehabilitation robotics, bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications. It initiates with a meticulous examination of the historical evolution and present landscape of rehabilitation robotics, thereby establishing a foundational understanding of its trajectory and potential. Subsequent chapters navigate through pivotal areas such as human-robot interaction, sensing and perception technologies, path planning methodologies, telerehabilitation innovations, and inventive assist-as-need control schemes. Each subject undergoes careful scrutiny to underscore its significance and applicability in augmenting therapy outcomes and fostering patient autonomy. For instance, the discourse on human-robot interaction underscores the imperative need for designing robots that seamlessly integrate into rehabilitation settings while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Similarly, the exploration of sensing and perception technologies illuminates the pivotal role these components play in enabling robots to interpret their environment and support healthcare professionals effectively. Moreover, the book delves into pertinent ethical and regulatory considerations inherent in the deployment of rehabilitation robots, accentuating the necessity for responsible and ethical practices in this burgeoning domain. Real-world case studies provide invaluable insights into the diverse applications of rehabilitation robots across various medical specialties, offering tangible examples of their impact on therapy outcomes, efficiency, and the challenges encountered in real-world implementation. By synthesizing pivotal insights and lessons gleaned throughout the discourse in the concluding chapter, the book underscores the transformative potential of rehabilitation robots in enhancing patient care and delineates strategies for further propelling the field forward. In essence, this book endeavors to furnish a comprehensive resource catering to researchers, engineers, clinicians, and policymakers alike, furnishing them with the requisite knowledge and tools to optimize patient-centric care in physical rehabilitation settings, and ultimately augmenting the quality of life for individuals grappling with physical impairments.

This book widens the insights with the advent of data-driven techniques using intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems to monitor and diagnose patients, provide personalized treatments, and enhance the overall quality of care. Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems for healthcare solutions is an emerging area of research that aims to integrate advanced technologies, such as sensors, actuators, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of things, with healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes.

This book provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in this field, showcasing the latest advances in cyber-physical systems design and implementation—the challenges and opportunities in applying CPS to healthcare.

The book covers various aspects of intelligent cyber-physical systems in healthcare, including architecture, communication protocols, data processing, monitoring, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and assistive technologies. It also addresses important issues such as security, privacy, and ethics considerations and presents best practices for ensuring the safety and reliability of CPS in healthcare.

The book offers a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students to transform healthcare and improve patient outcomes while highlighting the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations in its design and implementation.