Wearable Robots Biomechatronic Exoskeletons

Wearable Robots is one of the first books to give an overview of biomechatronic exoskeletons including their applications and implications. Explaining the interaction between robot and human, implications for the rehabilitation of elderly and disabled patients and other technologies that maybe suitable for its development, Wearable Robots also provides detailed studies of the main topics including updates of recent research into the use of wearable robots in neuromotor control research. Relevant to mechanical and biomedical engineers as well as those working in prosthetics, rehabilitation, and defense. Contains detailed studies of the main areas covered including updated information on recent research into use of wearable robots in neuromotor control research and the related applications. Deals with the biological design, communication networks and control implications of the robot-human interaction needed including new wireless technology.

Jose L. Pons, is currently a Scientist for the Bioengineering Group of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research. He has previously written journal articles including for Humanoids and personal robots: Design and experiments, for the Journal of Robotic Systems, (Volume 18, Issue 12, Pages 673-690,4/12/2001). Pons has also written Emerging Actuator Technologies: A Micromechatronic Approach (0470091975) a book on the design and control of novel actuators for applications in micro nanosystems.