Robotic Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice.

This book is an excellent guide for all those who want to explore the world of robotic assistive technologies, as it takes the reader from the basic concepts through different applications to ethical and social implications. It was written by specialists with substantial experience working on the specific topic of each chapter. In addition, care has been taken to ensure that the same terms and general ideas are used throughout, which sometimes does not occur in books with multiple authors. This common framework avoids confusion and makes reading easier. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]