ASBGo- A multimodal smart walker for rehabilitation assistance and clinical evaluation of people with cerebella ataxia

2^nd International Conference on Biomechanics, Bioengineering & Audiology

November 07-08, 2016 Las Vegas, USA

Cristina Peixoto Santos

University of Minho Engineering School, Portugal

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Bioengineer & Biomedical Sci

Abstract :

This talk describes the development of the ASBGo Smart Walker with the intent of helping patients with high disorders of balance, such as cerebella ataxic patients. It describes the first steps towards the proposal of a new treatment with the ASBGo with real, ataxic patients. The talk is structured in different sections: first the walker and associated sensory systems are presented. Then the four operating modes delineated (autonomous, manual, safety and remote control) in the ASBGo are described. Then it is described the application of the developed gait and posture assessment tool into the rehabilitation of patients with ataxia, including a brief description of the disease and case studies.

Biography :

Email: cristina@dei.uminho.pt