The Rise and Development of Intelligent Assistive Devices and Rehabilitation Robot in China

The concept and classification of the intelligent assistive devices and rehabilitation robot are introduced in this paper; Domestic intelligence assistive devices include intelligent prosthetics, intelligent orthotics, intelligent walker, assistive devices for smart home environment control and intelligent life assistive devices; Domestic rehabilitation robot includes upper limb rehabilitation robot, hand rehabilitation robot, lower limb rehabilitation robot, robotic smart wheelchair, intelligent nursing bed and daily care robot. The developmental trend of intelligent assistive devices and rehabilitation robot are also introduced.