Contraction assessment of abdominal muscles using automated segmentation designed for wearable ultrasound applications.

Purpose: Wearable ultrasound devices can be used to continuously monitor muscle activity. One possible application is to provide real-time feedback during physiotherapy, to show a patient whether an exercise is performed correctly. Algorithms which automatically analyze the data can be of importance to overcome the need for manual assessment and annotations and speed up evaluations especially when considering real-time video sequences.

Older adults' communication with an interactive humanoid robot : Expectations and experiences of older adults in verbal and nonverbal communication with a socially interactive humanoid robot: a mixed methods design in Germany.

Background And Objective: One possible approach to counter singularization and loneliness of older adults is the development and implementation of socially interactive robots. Little is known about the expectations and experiences of older adults with socially interactive humanoid robots.

Material And Methods: In a mixed-methods design study, user expectations before interaction and the experience and evaluation of verbal and non-verbal communication after interaction with a robot were assessed.

[Use of technology in old age: associations between acceptance, competence, control, interest and social indicators in individuals over 60 years old].

Background: In addition to sociodemographic factors, action-theoretical constructs, such as technology acceptance and competence play an important role in technology use.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the associations between technology use, sociodemographic factors, action-theoretical constructs, and technology interest.

Material And Methods: Data were collected from 585 study participants aged over 60 years from 14 surveys conducted between 2014 and 2020.

Needs and Attitudes of Older Chronic Back Pain Patients towards a Wearable for Ultrasound Biofeedback during Stabilization Exercises: A Qualitative Analysis.

Chronic back pain has a high prevalence, especially in older adults, and seriously affects sufferers' quality of life. Segmental stabilization exercise (SSE) is often used during physiotherapy to enhance core stability. The execution of SSE requires the selective contraction of deep abdominal and back muscles.

Evaluation and intention to use the interactive robotic kitchen system AuRorA in older adults.

Background: The number of older adults in need of care and living at home is increasing in Europe. At the same time, the number of professional caregivers is decreasing. This development reinforces the need for assistive technology to support care recipients in their own homes and promote their independence.

Evaluation of the quality and the provision process of wheelchairs in Germany. Results from an online survey.

Background: Restrictions in mobility can lead to social and health-related issues. Assistive technologies and devices can help to sustain or regain mobility in affected persons. One of the most commonly used devices is the wheelchair.