Adaptive Materials for Transformative Rehabilitation

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Author(s): Rajni Verma (CGC University, Mohali, India), Mahapara Abbass (MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, India), Amandeep Singh Wadhwa (University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India)and Shalom Akhai (MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 40
Source title: Improving Quality of Life for People with Disabilities Through Smart Technologies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ikram Ur Rehman (University of West London, UK), Moustafa Nasralla (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia), Drishty Sobnath (Heriot Watt University, UAE), Muazzam Ali Khan Khattak (Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan)and Sundus Ali (NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2033-5.ch010

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence / Assistive Technologies / Engineering Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

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Abstract

This chapter examines how smart materials are driving a paradigm shift in disability rehabilitation, offering groundbreaking solutions to restore mobility, independence, and dignity. By leveraging responsive technologies like shape-memory alloys, electroactive polymers, and piezoelectric sensors, smart materials enable adaptive, personalized therapies that address the unique challenges faced by individuals with physical, sensory, or neurological disabilities. The chapter highlights real-world applications—from AI-powered prosthetics to self-adjusting exoskeletons—while addressing barriers like cost and accessibility. It concludes with a vision for an inclusive future where smart materials erase limitations and redefine what's possible in rehabilitation.

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