Internet of Things Technology for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology: Potentials and Challenges

Abstract

As one of the most influential technologies to improve and make changes in our daily living, Internet of Things (IoT) technology has drastically developed and extensively gained in popularity, as time goes by. Undoubtedly, a successful application of the IoT technology to rehabilitation engineering domains enables people who have special needs not only to efficiently interact with their surroundings, but also to alleviate activity limitations and participation restrictions as well as their health conditions. In this talk, we will review the current trend of IoT and discuss the potentials and challenges of the technology as a new enabler for people with disabilities, focusing on individualized assistive technology service in public domains.