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What is the definition of assistive technology?
What is the definition of assistive technology?
- Any technology that makes tasks easier for able-bodied individuals
- Technology used exclusively for entertainment purposes
- Technology that enhances human physical abilities beyond normal human limitations
- Any item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capacities of individuals with disabilities (correct)
What are the components of an exoskeleton?
What are the components of an exoskeleton?
- Carbon fiber and steel frame with a built-in AI system
- Biometric sensors and a voice-controlled interface
- Motorized wheels and a head-mounted display
- Robotic limbs and a backpack containing the suit's battery and computer system (correct)
What is the purpose of powered exoskeletons?
What is the purpose of powered exoskeletons?
- To provide a form of entertainment for users
- To enhance the physical capabilities of able-bodied individuals
- To aid in the rehabilitation of injured athletes
- To facilitate standing and walking for individuals who are unable to walk or stand (correct)
How do powered exoskeletons detect nerve signals from the brain?
How do powered exoskeletons detect nerve signals from the brain?
What is the weight of the exoskeleton made of carbon fiber and steel?
What is the weight of the exoskeleton made of carbon fiber and steel?
Assistive technology is only used to improve physical capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Assistive technology is only used to improve physical capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Powered exoskeletons are not designed to facilitate standing and walking.
Powered exoskeletons are not designed to facilitate standing and walking.
Exoskeletons are comprised of robotic 'limbs', a backpack containing the suit's battery and computer system, and a helmet.
Exoskeletons are comprised of robotic 'limbs', a backpack containing the suit's battery and computer system, and a helmet.
Nerve signals from the brain to the muscles can be detected on the surface of the skin when a person attempts to move.
Nerve signals from the brain to the muscles can be detected on the surface of the skin when a person attempts to move.
Assistive technology and adaptive technology are interchangeable terms.
Assistive technology and adaptive technology are interchangeable terms.
Exoskeletons are primarily designed to facilitate standing and walking for individuals with disabilities
Exoskeletons are primarily designed to facilitate standing and walking for individuals with disabilities
Assistive technology is only used to improve physical capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Assistive technology is only used to improve physical capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Powered exoskeletons are comprised of motorized orthoses placed over a person’s limb with joint parts corresponding to those of the human body
Powered exoskeletons are comprised of motorized orthoses placed over a person’s limb with joint parts corresponding to those of the human body
Assistive technology and adaptive technology are interchangeable terms
Assistive technology and adaptive technology are interchangeable terms
Nerve signals from the brain to the muscles can be detected on the surface of the skin when a person attempts to move
Nerve signals from the brain to the muscles can be detected on the surface of the skin when a person attempts to move
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Assistive Technology
- Definition: Assistive technology is not limited to improving physical capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
- Includes: Adaptive technology, interchangeable terms.
Exoskeleton Components
- Comprised of: Robotic 'limbs', a backpack containing the suit's battery and computer system, and a helmet.
- Motorized orthoses: Placed over a person's limb with joint parts corresponding to those of the human body.
Powered Exoskeletons
- Purpose: Primarily designed to facilitate standing and walking for individuals with disabilities.
- Detection of nerve signals: On the surface of the skin when a person attempts to move.
- Weight: The exoskeleton made of carbon fiber and steel is not specified.
Exoskeleton Function
- Facilitates standing and walking for individuals with disabilities.
- Not limited to improving physical capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
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