Essays about: "assistive technology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 76 essays containing the words assistive technology.

  1. 21. Material flow improvements - An investigation of the picking process at Scania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Ludvig Lindén; Simon Persson; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem description: At Scania in Oskarshamn, there is a phenomenon referred to as external picking. External picking is in the context of this report defined as the process where stock-keeping units, not intended for the main production lines, are picked at one of Scania’s Oskarshamn facilities. READ MORE

  3. 22. Development of an intervention framework for design, implementation and adoption of occupational exoskeletons

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Gennaro Alberico; [2022]
    Keywords : Industrial exoskeletons; key facilitators adoption barriers; intervention framework;

    Abstract : During the last few years, wearable technologies or body-worn assistive devices have become very popular within the occupational field. Among them, there are the so-called exoskeletons which have shown a promising potential in several areas ranging from medical care, military to, particularly during the last five years, industrial applications. READ MORE

  4. 23. Product design for children with NDD diagnoses

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Emma Bergman; Dagmar Berg; [2022]
    Keywords : Neurodevelopmental disorders; NDD; ADHD; ASD; Time perception; Assitive technology; Time perception aid; Product design; Concept development; Neuropsykiatriska funktionsnedsättningar; NPF; ADHD; AST; Tidsuppfattning; Hjälpmedel; Tidshjälpmedel; Produktdesign; Konceptutveckling;

    Abstract : Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) is a collective name for diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD/Autism, Tourette’s syndrome and language disorders. A child with these diagnoses has different deficits that can be divided into the following problem areas; Social interaction, Learning difficulties, Memory and motor skills, and Concentration difficulties. READ MORE

  5. 24. Vocational digital tools for individuals with intellectual disabilities : A scoping review

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Maria Ntzelepi; [2022]
    Keywords : applications; assistive technology; cognitive impairment; digitalization; occupational therapy; support in employment; vocational training; vocational rehabilitation; work adaptation;

    Abstract : Introduction: Intellectual disability causes performance problems in several domains of everyday life. Vocational training and rehabilitation can facilitate the process of employment for individuals with this diagnosis. Technology offers many possibilities in this process. READ MORE

  6. 25. Analysis of the User Requirements and Product Specifications for Home-Use of the ABLE Exoskeleton

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Katlin Kreamer-Tonin; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Lower-limb exoskeleton; Spinal cord injury; Home community; Assistive technology; Exoskelett; nedre extremitet; ryggmärgsskada; hem och samhälle; hjälpmedel;

    Abstract : Lower-limb exoskeletons are an emerging technology to provide walking assistance to people who have a spinal cord injury (SCI). Until now, exoskeletons have primarily been used in a clinical setting for a range of applications in rehabilitation, and there is potential for exoskeletons to be used by people with SCI at home. READ MORE