Rehabilitation Robotics and Intelligent Assistive Devices
A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825). This special issue belongs to the section "Actuators for Robotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rehabilitation robotics and intelligent assistive technologies are at the forefront of an evolving interdisciplinary field that intersects engineering, healthcare, and artificial intelligence. These transformative technologies are revolutionizing rehabilitation and assistive services, empowering individuals with physical or cognitive impairments to regain independence and equitable assistance. By integrating advanced sensing, adaptive control, human–machine interaction, and machine learning, robotic systems can understand user intent, personalize aid and rehabilitation, and operate safely and effectively, inspiring innovation in the field.
This Special Issue will emphasize recent research and development in robotic rehabilitation and assistive systems. These advancements have the potential to make a thoughtful difference to the lives of individuals with limb impairments. This Special Issue will also highlight theoretical innovations, experimental results, and clinical trial outcomes aimed at developing rehabilitation and assistive robotics. The contributions will showcase the power of robotics, advanced sensing, machine learning, and human–robot interaction, thereby supporting this ambitious goal and reshaping the future of rehabilitation and assistive devices.
Prof. Dr. Hussein A. Abdullah
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rehabilitation robotics
- assistive devices
- machine learning
- advanced sensing
- man-machine interface
- impermeant limbs
- intelligent system
- adaptive control
- machine vision
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