Research Article

Assistive/Socially Assistive Robotic Platform for Therapy and Recovery: Patient Perspectives

Table 2

Use of technology in daily life.

SubjectFavorite technologyTechnology used during a typical weekComputer games

1MP3 (love music) Laptop, smartphone, MP3Card games and puzzles. No interactive games due to difficulty in visually tracking
2Computer (access to any information I want) Washing machine, laptop, nonsmart phone, and cameraOccasionally, X-Ball
3Lower extremity stimulator (to walk)Camera, lower extremity stimulator, IPOD, and tricycle, CD (read books)Not any
4IPOD, smart phone (computer in a pocket)Computer, IPAD, IPOD, and smartphoneWii-play with family. Used to improve balance and as a source for exercise.
5Laptop computer, IPAD, IPhoneLaptop, IPAD, smartphone, and smart key for carSuduko and BeJewel
6Nook (to read)Computer, X-BoxX-box (sports and adventure games)
7Laptop computer and cell phone (for security)Laptop, phone, walking aid, exercise equipment, and keyless entry to carNot any except for solitaire occasionally on the phone