Let’s Get It Clear: Alternatives for getting the pelvis under control
Figure 1. Useful bony leverage pointsaround the pelvis When seated, we rely on the position and stability of our pelvis to allow us to manage…
Innovative tech that could help detect falls while maintaining privacy debuts at CES 2024
New technology that can provide a non-intrusive way of alerting that somebody has had a fall made its debut at CES 2024. It is new…
Smart glasses’ latest upgrade provides succinct AI-powered scene descriptions
Assistive technology specialist Envision has unveiled the upcoming release of the version of its Envision Glasses, which will enable people who are blind or visually…
EXCLUSIVE: The case for adaptive cycling – Why it should be considered essential medical equipment
Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager for Jenx and Jiraffe, explores some of the advantages of adaptive cycling for children with disabilities and explains why it…
13 CES 2024 award-winning assistive tech innovations for healthcare professionals to know about
Credit: Consumer Technology Association A glove that stabilises hand tremors, a smart belt that helps people with vision impairments to navigate the environment around them,…
First ever global campaign to improve access to assistive tech launches
A new global campaign was launched today (16 January 2024) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for urgent action to improve access to…
This robotic exosuit from Harvard helps eliminate gait freezing in Parkinson’s patients
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences…
Discrete wearable wristband that remotely controls Apple devices showcased at CES 2024
Wearable Devices has announced the general availability of its “groundbreaking” Mudra Band at CES 2024, a neural interface wristband for remotely controlling Apple devices. The…
New dyslexic-friendly computer monitor unveiled at CES 2024
French startup Lili for Life is showcasing its new monitor, the Lili Monitor, at CES 2024, which is designed to make computer work easier for…
Pioneering assistive hearing tech showcased at CES 2024
At CES 2024, OrCam Technologies is showcasing its AI-driven assistive technology with hearing impairments, the OrCam Hear. Taking place annually and organised by organised by…