Title :
Design of personal augmentation devices (PADS): exploratory agents for children with severe disabilities
Author :
Blanarovich, Adrian M. ; Lathan, Corinna E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Catholic Univ. of America, Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
Prototype personal augmentation devices (PADs) were developed as exploratory agents to enable tele-interaction, evaluation, and development of abilities in children with severe disabilities. The system consists of a custom-built data acquisition box, interface software, and a remote controlled car
Keywords :
data acquisition; handicapped aids; paediatrics; patient treatment; telecontrol; PADS; ability development; ability evaluation; children; custom-built data acquisition box; design; exploratory agents; interface software; personal augmentation devices; remote controlled car; severe disabilities; tele-interaction; Atherosclerosis; Capacitive sensors; Computer interfaces; Control systems; Data acquisition; Pediatrics; Prototypes; Radio control; Sensor systems; Software prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5674-8
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.803828
