Un CITH spécialisé dans la technologie pour le handicap moteur : quatre ans d'expérience

Abstract: The role of the Technological Innovation Center (TIC) in Garches hospital is to promote research and development of new technological aids and to follow developments in the field. This is done in co-operation with users, researchers, manufacturers and professionals in the field. Companies are supported to develop prototypes using new technologies to assist people with disabilities. The TIC carries out evaluations of different assistive technology products, from an ankle prosthesis to new kinds of wheelchairs. Numerous studies have been performed and finally have permitted to improve the usefulness of assistive technology for disabled people. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]