Promoting inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics: Addressing challenges for pediatric access
| Autor: | Anto Čartolovni, Robin Pierce, Eduard Fosch-Villaronga |
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| Přispěvatelé: | TILT |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Technology
wearable robotics Cognitive Neuroscience 0206 medical engineering 02 engineering and technology 0603 philosophy ethics and religion Critical phase Behavioral Neuroscience access Wearable robot life-based design children pediatric exoskeletons health-care system personalized medicine trust Developmental Neuroscience Artificial Intelligence Health care Vulnerable population Medicine business.industry Robotics 06 humanities and the arts 020601 biomedical engineering 3. Good health Exoskeleton Human-Computer Interaction Risk analysis (engineering) 060301 applied ethics Artificial intelligence business human activities |
| Zdroj: | Paladyn, Journal of Behavioral Robotics Paladyn: Journal of Behavioral Robotics, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 327-339 (2020) Journal of Behavioral Robotics, 11(1), 327-339 |
| ISSN: | 2081-4836 |
| DOI: | 10.1515/pjbr-2020-0021 |
| Popis: | Pediatric access to exoskeletons lags far behind that of adults. In this article, we promote inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics by identifying and addressing challenges and barriers to pediatric access to this potentially life-changing technology. We first present available exoskeleton solutions for upper and lower limbs and note the variability in the absence of these. Next, we query the possible reasons for this variability in access, explicitly focusing on children, who constitute a categorically vulnerable population, and also stand to benefit significantly from the use of this technology at this critical point in their physical and emotional growth. We propose the use of a life-based design approach as a way to address some of the design challenges and offer insights toward a resolution regarding market viability and implementation challenges. We conclude that the development of pediatric exoskeletons that allow for and ensure access to health-enhancing technology is a crucial aspect of the responsible provision of health care to all members of society. For children, the stakes are particularly high, given that this technology, when used at a critical phase of a child’s development, not only holds out the possibility of improving the quality of life but also can improve the long-term health prospects. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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