Affiliation:
1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, South Australia
Abstract
A teachable robotic arm is described which is capable of assisting the physically handicapped with eating, page-turning, drawing, etc. Particular features of the device are its relative simplicity, the scope for interaction with the machine which is available to the user, and the specially designed keyboard for control which can accommodate a variety of handicaps. User reaction to the device is discussed, and the technical and social difficulties which have arisen are brought out — the social problems being the more severe. Future related research to help handicapped people into the workforce is outlined.
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