Control method of elderly-assistant robot for preventing elderly fall
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DOI: 10.1177/09544062231164327
Abstract: The elderly are prone to fall during walking, which not only leads to injury but also can cause permanent disability or even death. Thus, it is crucial for the walking-assistant robot to prevent the elderly… read more here.
Keywords: elderly fall; fall; control; assistant robot ... See more keywords
Elderly fall risk prediction using static posturography
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172398
Abstract: Maintaining and controlling postural balance is important for activities of daily living, with poor postural balance being predictive of future falls. This study investigated eyes open and eyes closed standing posturography with elderly adults to… read more here.
Keywords: fall risk; velocity; eyes closed; faller ... See more keywords