{"product_id":"optical-fiber-sensors-for-the-next-generation-of-rehabilitation-robotics-paperback-9780323859523","title":"Optical Fiber Sensors for the Next Generation of Rehabilitation Robotics (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323859523","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOptical Fiber Sensors for the Next Generation of Rehabilitation Robotics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA complete overview of optical fiber sensors, from materials characterization to practical application in robotics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArnaldo Leal-Junior (Author), Anselmo Frizera-Neto (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323859523, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 November 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e316 pages, Approx. 110 illustrations\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.2 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptical Fiber Sensors for the Next Generation of Rehabilitation Robotics\u003c\/i\u003e presents development concepts and applications of optical fiber sensors made of compliant materials in rehabilitation robotics. The book provides methods for the instrumentation of novel compliant devices. It presents the development, characterization and application of optical fiber sensors in robotics, ranging from conventional robots with rigid structures to novel wearable systems with soft structures, including smart textiles and intelligent structures for healthcare. Readers can look to this book for help in designing robotic structures for different applications, including problem-solving tactics in soft robotics.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book will be a great resource for mechanical, electrical and electronics engineers and photonics and optical sensing engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to soft robotics and rehabilitation systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction and overview of wearable technologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Motivation 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.2 Wearable robotics and assistive devices 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.3 Wearable sensors and monitoring devices 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.4 Outline of the book 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Soft wearable robots\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Soft robots: definitions and (bio)medical applications 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.2 Soft robots for rehabilitation and functional compensation 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.3 Human-in-the-loop design of soft structures and healthcare systems 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Human-in-the-loop systems 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Human-in-the-loop applications and current trends 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Human-in-the-loop design in soft wearable robots 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.4 Current trends and future approaches in wearable soft robots 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Gait analysis: overview, trends, and challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Human gait 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.2 Gait cycle: definitions and phases 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Kinematics and dynamics of human gait 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.3 Gait analysis systems: fixed systems and wearable sensors 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to optical fiber sensing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Optical fiber fundaments and overview\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Historical perspective 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.2 Light propagation in optical waveguides 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.3 Optical fiber properties and types 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.4 Passive and active components in optical fiber systems 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Light sources 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Photodetectors 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Optical couplers 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4 Optical circulators 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.5 Spectrometers and optical spectrum analyzers 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.5 Optical fiber fabrication and connection methods 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.1 Fabrication methods 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.2 Optical fiber connectorization approaches 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 89\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Optical fiber materials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Optically transparent materials 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.2 Viscoelasticity overview 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.3 Dynamic mechanical analysis in polymer optical fibers 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 DMA on PMMA solid core POF 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Dynamic characterization of CYTOP fibers 107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.4 Influence of optical fiber treatments on polymer properties 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Optical fiber sensing technologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Intensity variation sensors 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.1 Macrobending sensors 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.2 Light coupling-based sensors 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.3 Multiplexed intensity variation sensors 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.2 Interferometers 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.3 Gratings-based sensors 133\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.4 Compensation techniques and cross-sensitivity mitigation in optical fiber sensors 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptical fiber sensors in rehabilitation systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Wearable robots instrumentation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Optical fiber sensors on exoskeleton’s instrumentation 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.2 Exoskeleton’s angle assessment applications with intensity variation sensors 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Case study: active lower limb orthosis for rehabilitation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(ALLOR) 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Case study: modular exoskeleton 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.3 Human-robot interaction forces assessment with Fiber Bragg\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGratings 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.4 Interaction forces and microclimate assessment with intensity variation sensors 166\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 172\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Smart structures and textiles for gait analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Optical fiber sensors for kinematic parameters assessment 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.1 Intensity variation-based sensors for joint angle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eassessment 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.2 Fiber Bragg gratings sensors with tunable filter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003einterrogation for joint angle assessment 178\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.2 Instrumented insole for plantar pressure distribution and ground reaction forces evaluation 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Fiber Bragg grating insoles 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Multiplexed intensity variation-based sensors for smart\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003einsoles 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.3 Spatiotemporal parameters estimation using integrated optical fiber sensors 198\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 199\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Soft robotics and compliant actuators instrumentation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Series elastic actuators instrumentation 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1.1 Torque measurement with intensity variation sensors 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1.2 Torque measurement with intensity variation sensors 206\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.2 Tendon-driven actuators instrumentation 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Artificial tendon instrumentation with highly flexible\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eoptical fibers 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase studies and additional applications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Wearable multifunctional smart textiles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Optical fiber embedded-textiles for physiological parameters monitoring 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.1 Breath and heart rates monitoring 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.2 Body temperature assessment 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.2 Smart textile for multiparameter sensing and activities monitoring 234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.3 Optical fiber-embedded smart clothing for mechanical perturbation and physical interaction detection 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 241\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Smart walker’s instrumentation and development with compliant optical fiber sensors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Smart walkers’ technology overview 245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.2 Smart walker embedded sensors for physiological parameters assessment 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 System description 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Preliminary validation 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Experimental validation 252\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.3 Multiparameter quasidistributed sensing in a smart walker structure 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 Experimental validation 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Experimental validation 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Optical fiber sensors applications for human health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Robotic surgery 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.2 Biosensors 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Introduction to biosensing 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.2 Background on optical fiber biosensing working\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eprinciples 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.3 Biofunctionalization strategies for fiber immunosensors 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.4 Immunosensing applications in medical biomarkers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003edetection 279\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. 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