About this Research Topic
Aging is associated with degenerative changes that significantly affect the mobility of older adults. These changes often lead to physical limitations such as reduced muscle strength, joint flexibility, and balance, resulting in difficulties with walking, climbing stairs, and other daily activities. Research on affordable technologies aims to improve mobility by addressing these challenges.
This field includes a wide range of technological solutions designed to enhance the quality of life, independence, and safety of older adults, particularly those who are frail. The goal is to empower older adults to lead fulfilling, independent lives while addressing the challenges of aging, and to protect the frail. This Research Topic focuses on creating accessible, cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of the aging population.
Researchers and engineers are developing various technologies to address mobility challenges: these solutions range from simple devices to advanced systems. We encourage submissions of manuscripts that will cover (but not limited to) the following topics:
- Mobility Aids: These include walking aids like canes, crutches, and walkers, as well as mobility scooters and wheelchairs;
-Wearable Devices: Devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers with fall detection and health monitoring features;
- Exoskeletons: Robotic hand and exoskeletons that assist with mobility and balance;
- Telehealth and Telemedicine: Remote healthcare services that can provide medical advice and monitoring, reducing the need for physical travel;
-Impact of technology: studies that examine the impact of assistive technologies on the overall health and well-being of the aging population;
This field includes a wide range of technological solutions designed to enhance the quality of life, independence, and safety of older adults, particularly those who are frail. The goal is to empower older adults to lead fulfilling, independent lives while addressing the challenges of aging, and to protect the frail. This Research Topic focuses on creating accessible, cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of the aging population.
Researchers and engineers are developing various technologies to address mobility challenges: these solutions range from simple devices to advanced systems. We encourage submissions of manuscripts that will cover (but not limited to) the following topics:
- Mobility Aids: These include walking aids like canes, crutches, and walkers, as well as mobility scooters and wheelchairs;
-Wearable Devices: Devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers with fall detection and health monitoring features;
- Exoskeletons: Robotic hand and exoskeletons that assist with mobility and balance;
- Telehealth and Telemedicine: Remote healthcare services that can provide medical advice and monitoring, reducing the need for physical travel;
-Impact of technology: studies that examine the impact of assistive technologies on the overall health and well-being of the aging population;
Keywords: aging, frail older people, mobility, assistive technology, affordable medical devices
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