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The author believes that the design of assistive devices is still at a primitive stage and needs the incorporation of more human factors in design. The chapter begins by discussing the concepts of universal design and proceeds to give descriptions of the categories of devices used, for example, walkers, wheelchairs, grab bars, hand rails, lifts, passenger elevators. It concludes by describing techniques for applying human factors to assistive design. Circular handrails with 38mm diameter are recommended.
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