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exoskeletons, 332–337 electronic assistive technology and
actuation mechanisms, 336 integrated systems, 292
adaptability, 335 history and research, 291–298
aesthetics, 335 integration, reasons for, 297–298
autonomy/shared control, 334–335 looking ahead, 297
biomechanical function, 334 standalone integration, 294
control strategies, 336 tablet technology for, 296–297
costs, 335 web accessibility, 293–294
flexibility and usability, 335 wheelchair controls, 295
motivation, 335 Sensory skills, 94–95
physical interface, 335–336 Sensory system
portability, 335 somatosensory system, 60–61
safety, 332–333 vestibular system, 61
future, 339 visual system, 61
history, 312–313 Single switch scanning access, 159–162
iARM, 332, 333f EC controllers, 159–160
NeaterEater, 332, 332f individual abilities, 160
needs, 312 scan patterns, 161–162, 161f
rehabilitation application, 314–332 single degree of freedom, 160
movement assistance, 314–329 user switch, 159–160
physical therapy, 314–329 Single switch with temporal control, 162
roboethics, 337–338 Sip-puff (pneumatic) switch, 139
robotic devices, 332 Socially assistive robots (SARs), 329–331, 331t
socially assistive robots (SARs), Social Security Administration’s Assistive
329–331, 331t Technology Centre, 84
Ross’s case study, 123 Somatosensory system, 60–61
Royal College of Speech and Language Spasticity, 58, 59f
Therapists (RCSLT), 98 Specialist EC peripheral interface units
(SPIUs), 157, 158f, 159
S Specific cognitive impairment, 30–31
Scanning, 110–111 Speech recognition
Seating, 111 alternative and augmentative
Selection set communication, 144
dimensions, 110 computer control, 144
dynamic selection set, 110 dictation, 144
fixed selection sets, 110 input, 163–164
item representation, 110 microphones, 144–145
items, 109, 109f personal ‘digital assistants’, 143–144
item size, 109–110 Spinal cord, 56
spacing items, 110 Spinal muscular atrophies, 23
Selina’s case study Spinal problems, 22–24
access methods, development in, SPIUs. See Specialist EC peripheral interface
295–296 units (SPIUs)
communication aid and environmental Stephen Hawking’ case study, 137, 137f
control software, 294–295 Sticks and pointers, 114–115
computer accessibility, 292–293 Stretch reflex, 57–58