1Rehabilitation Technology, or Assistive Technology, is a multi- disciplinary area for applications of communication tech
nology, information control and integrated technologies including personal communications, control of environment, robotics, adaptation of smart houses, mobili
ty control systems, prosthetics and orthotics devices, and advanced hearing aids TIDE 1993-1994 will contribute to develop equipment and systems which combine the social needs of this important part of our population w
...[+++]ith the industrial efficiency requirements for producing the tools they need to enjoy a similarly independent lifestyle as their "able" or younger contemporaries.