Purpose This paper aims to provide details of European research projects and product developments involving robots that can assist the ageing population. Design/methodology/approach Following an introduction, the role of assistive robots and research into the nature of the human–robot...

Purpose – This article aims to discuss the potential of robots to assist the disabled and the elderly and to highlight some of the associated ethical issues. Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction, this considers robotic wheelchairs and exoskeletons, companion robots,...

Purpose – This article aims to provide details of recent robotic exoskeleton developments and applications. Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction, this article first considers some of the technological issues associated with an exoskeleton design. It then discusses military...