Assistive and Rehabilitative Robotics

Recent advances in robotics technology and cyber-physical systems are in the midst of transforming health care: therapeutic robots are improving stroke rehabilitation, socially assistive robots are showing great potential in improving therapy for autistic children, and smart homes have the potential to enable aging in place. While technological advances have enabled this revolution, there are many social and policy issues that must be addressed before the full potential of these technologies can be deployed. This session describes the enormous potential of these technological advances, and the challenges to achieving their widespread adoption.