Paediatric car seat offers postural support and reduces risk of back injury for carers
Baffin Technology, a supplier and distributor of assistive technologies, has launched the SIMON car seat in the UK, which is designed to give children enhanced…
Microprocessor knee becomes water resistant to give wearers peace of mind
Prosthetics manufacturer Blatchford has upgraded its flagship Orion3 microprocessor knee to offer IP55-level protection against the entry of fresh water. Orion3 is now internationally certified…
Partnership enhances quality and availability of smart seating cushions for wheelchair users globally
Etac, a developer of assistive devices and patient handling equipment, and Kalogon, a smart seating solutions specialist, have joined forces to bolster the quality and…
Lightweight splitable mobility scooter means lifting it in and out of car boots is easy
Healthcare equipment manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched the new AstroLite, which is the firm’s lightest splitable mobility scooter and is aimed at clients who…
App helps users with vision impairments adjust the appearance of the world around them
Assistive technology startup ReBokeh has launched an enhanced version of its smartphone app that allows users to adjust the appearance of the world around them…
Wheelchair power add-on makes manoeuvring in urban areas easy for users
Mobility equipment supplier Rehasense has launched a new “cost-effective” wheelchair power add-on, which is designed to increase users’ independence by making trips easier to navigate…
Healthcare professionals and mobility equipment supplier develop neurological patient chair
Mobility equipment specialist Vivid Care, in coordination with input from Huntington’s disease specialists, healthcare professionals, and a specialist dementia care provider, has launched a specialist…
Innovative glove and armband device gives people with upper limb prosthetics a ‘sense of touch’
An assistive technology prototype that gives ‘sense of touch’ haptic feedback to amputees is set to be improved with a series of at-home trial start…
New accessories for positioning system means carers can quickly and easily alter seating setup
AAT GB is launching a raft of accessories for its unique foam positioning system that aims to make life better for both users and their…
New carbon fibre auto-folding mobility scooter launches with airline-friendly batteries
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched the AirFold Pro auto-folding mobility scooter that has a “super lightweight” carbon fibre frame. The mobility device weighs under 20kg…