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New Trends in Medical and Service Robots

Design, Analysis and Control

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 2018

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Editors:
  1. Manfred Husty

    1. Unit Geometry and CAD, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

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  2. Michael Hofbaur

    1. Department of Robotics, Joanneum Research, Klagenfurt, Austria

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  • Contains most recent results in medical and service robotics
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Mechanisms and Machine Science (Mechan. Machine Science, volume 48)

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Conference proceedings info: MESROB 2016.

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Table of contents (24 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Design of a Needle Insertion Module for Robotic Assisted Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

    • C. Vaida, I. Birlescu, N. Plitea, N. Crisan, D. Pisla
    Pages 1-15

  3. Motion Analysis of the Left Ventricle of a Human Heart for Realization in a Cardiovascular Mock-Loop

    • S. Kurtenbach, F. Wieja, I. Müller, M. Neidlin, S. J. Sonntag, A. Goetzenich et al.
    Pages 17-29

  4. Improved Design of a Gait Rehabilitation Robot

    • C. J. Stolle, C. A. Nelson, J. M. Burnfield, T. W. Buster
    Pages 31-44

  5. The Role of Technology in the Implementation and Learning of Minimally-Invasive Surgery

    • N. Crişan, I. Andraş, I. Coman
    Pages 45-57

  6. Bio-Kinematic Design of Individualized Lift-Assist Devices

    • S. M. F. Reimer, K. Abdul-Sater, T. C. Lueth
    Pages 59-72

  7. Organising Bodyformation of Modular Autonomous Robots Using Virtual Embryogenesis

    • M. Daushan, R. Thenius, K. Crailsheim, Th. Schmickl
    Pages 73-86

  8. Sensor and Control Concept for a Wearable Robot for Manual Load Handling Assistance

    • P. Stelzer, B. Otten, W. Kraus, A. Pott
    Pages 87-100

  9. Unilateral Teleoperation Design for a Robotic Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery System

    • M. İ. C. Dede, O. W. Maaroof, G. Ateş, M. Berker, İ. Işıkay, Ş. Hanalioğlu
    Pages 101-115

  10. Kinematic and Dynamic Modeling of a Multifunctional Rehabilitation Robot UHP

    • A. Mancisidor, A. Zubizarreta, I. Cabanes, P. Bengoa, J. H. Jung
    Pages 117-130

  11. Minimally Actuated Four-Bar Linkages for Upper Limb Rehabilitation

    • E. Xydas, A. Mueller, L. S. Louca
    Pages 131-146

  12. Inter-individual Differences in Conscious and Unconscious Processes During Robot-Child Interaction

    • I. Giannopulu, T. Watanabe
    Pages 147-158

  13. Surgical Robotics—Past, Present and Future

    • F. Graur, E. Radu, N. Al Hajjar, C. Vaida, D. Pisla
    Pages 159-171

  14. Robotic System Navigation Developed for Hip Resurfacing Prosthesis Surgery

    • P. M. B. Torres, P. J. S. Gonçalves, J. M. M. Martins
    Pages 173-183

  15. HiBSO Hip Exoskeleton: Toward a Wearable and Autonomous Design

    • R. Baud, A. Ortlieb, J. Olivier, M. Bouri, H. Bleuler
    Pages 185-195

  16. Balance Control for an Active Leg Exoskeleton Based on Human Balance Strategies

    • V. Huynh, C. Bidard, C. Chevallereau
    Pages 197-211

  17. First Investigations into Artificial Emotions in Cognitive Robotics

    • D. Moser, R. Thenius, Th. Schmickl
    Pages 213-227

  18. Legal Frame of Non-social Personal Care Robots

    • E. Fosch Villaronga
    Pages 229-242

  19. Test Bench for Space Remote Docking System

    • A. Pisla, C. Vaida, F. Covaciu
    Pages 243-259

  20. Rob’Autism: How to Change Autistic Social Skills in 20 Weeks

    • S. Sakka, R. Gaboriau, J. Picard, E. Redois, G. Parchantour, L. Sarfaty et al.
    Pages 261-274
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About this book

These are selected papers presented at the 5th International Workshop on Medical and Service Robots (MESROB 2016). 

The main topics of the workshop included: Exoskeleton and prostheses; Therapeutic robots and rehabilitation; Cognitive robots; Humanoid & Service robots; Assistive robots and elderly assistance; Surgical robots; Human-robot interfaces; Kinematic and mechatronic design for medical and assistive robotics; and Legal issues in medical robotics. 

The workshop brought together researchers and practitioners to discuss new and emerging topics of Medical and Service Robotics. The meeting took place at castle St. Martin in Graz, Austria, from 4-6 July, 2016.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Unit Geometry and CAD, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

    Manfred Husty

  • Department of Robotics, Joanneum Research, Klagenfurt, Austria

    Michael Hofbaur

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: New Trends in Medical and Service Robots

  • Book Subtitle: Design, Analysis and Control

  • Editors: Manfred Husty, Michael Hofbaur

  • Series Title: Mechanisms and Machine Science

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59972-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-59971-7Published: 26 July 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86749-6Published: 04 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-59972-4Published: 25 July 2017

  • Series ISSN: 2211-0984

  • Series E-ISSN: 2211-0992

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 330

  • Number of Illustrations: 30 b/w illustrations, 135 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Robotics and Automation, Engineering Design, Artificial Intelligence

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