Arm Therapy Robot for Neurorehabilitation
By Tobias Nef and Robert Riener Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. It affects more than one million people in the E.U. and more than 700,000 in the…read more →
Probo, a “Huggable” Robot for Interactive Therapy
By Jelle Saldien A new generation of robots is being created to live among humans and become a nearly ubiquitous part of our day-to-day lives. These robots will be better…read more →
Quality of Life Technology Robots for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
By Rory A. Cooper et al The Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLT) was started as a result of funding from the National Science Foundation as an Engineering Research Center,…read more →
Robots: Almost Becoming Commonplace
By Mark D. Wiederhold & Brenda K. Wiederhold The word “robot” comes from the Czech word robota, meaning forced labor, and drudgery, and was coined by Czech writer Karel Capek…read more →
Letter from the Secretary General and Editor-in-Chief
By Professor Brenda K. Wiederhold Dear Reader, Anecdotal reports indicate that pilots who remotely bomb targets in Operation Enduring Freedom using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may be at greater risk…read more →
14th Annual CyberTherapy & CyberPsychology Conference
Lago Maggiore, Italy June 22-23, 2009 The 14th Annual CyberTherapy & CyberPsychology Conference (CT14) co-organized by Professor Brenda K. Wiederhold from the Interactive Media Institute and Professor Giuseppe Riva of…read more →
Letter from the Publisher
Professor Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold Dear Reader, I would first like to welcome all our new readers and thank our returning readers of CyberTherapy and Rehabilitation Magazine (C&R), the official…read more →
C&R in Poland
By Emily Butcher Since the German occupation of Poland beginning in 1939, Poland has been rebuilding its healthcare system. This occupation proved to be a major setback as the Nazis…read more →
Therapeutic and Educational Use of the Robot KASPAR with Children with Autism
By Ben Robins & Kerstin Dautenhahn Throughout the years, psychologists, therapists and educators have emphasized the important role of play in child development as a crucial vehicle for learning about…read more →
Personal Healthcare Blossoms in China
By Lingjun Kong In China, the vast personal healthcare opportunities are currently being stimulated by an increasing demand from a fast-aging population, rising income, and the tremendous growth of biomedical…read more →