The optimal functionality combined with the safety are the essential criteria for support systems design. One possibility is the application of cooperative Human-Machine Systems. The objective of this article is to present an overview of the design, implementation and evaluation of cooperative Human-Machine Systems. In particular, functionality optimization, safety and reliability of such systems will be examined and analyzed. Finally we present different applications in the area of surgery and rehabilitation.
Print ISSN: 0178-2312
Volume: 55, 10/2007
Pages: 511 - 521