Pioneering assistive headband that acts as a “head mouse” can integrate with wide range of tech
A wearable headband’s software that enables people to uses intentional movements like blinks, winks, and eye gazes to control devices can now be easily integrated…
Video: Google’s new hands-free mouse could enable everyone to play games
Multinational technology firm Google has designed an innovative AI-powered gaming mouse that enables users to control a computer's cursor using their head movement and facial…
Video: Pioneering tongue-controlled interface makes hands-free device use more inclusive
MouthPad is a “ground-breaking” new interface that allows people to control devices purely through the movement of their tongue. The assistive hands-free device could be…
Reference design for assistive hearing device released for companies to create their own products
Cambridge software startup AudioTelligence is providing hearing aid and consumer electronics companies with a reference design for its new assistive hearing device, a tabletop remote…
Amazon launches feature to make television more accessible for people with hearing implants
Michael Forzano, Amazon Software Engineer Amazon and implantable hearing solutions provider Cochlear have collaborated to pioneer a solution that helps to make watching television more…
The 6 Innovate UK Young Innovators Award winners that have developed pioneering assistive tech
A portable seat raiser for people with reduced mobility, an augmented reality smartphone app to support stroke rehabilitation, and an affordable 10-line braille display are…
Video: Highly customisable accessibility PS5 controller launches to help gamers with limited motor control
An assistive controller kit that can be tailored to the user’s specific needs has been designed to remove barriers in gaming and help players with…
14 winners announced at the CES 2023 Innovation Awards in the accessibility category
Credit: Consumer Technology Association A helpful toilet lifter, stabilising smart makeup applicator, wearable navigation system for visually impaired individuals, and self-driving powerchair service have all…
Hearing software awarded for personal amplification in assistive listening devices
Cambridge software start-up AudioTelligence has announced that its aiso software for hearing technology has won a Hearing Technology Innovator Award. The company’s software received the…
Sony launches two discreet hearing aid models with intuitive self-fitting settings
Multinational technology firm Sony has announced the launch of its first over-the-counter hearing aids, which provide a simple and app-enabled solution for a better hearing…