Canadian university developing pioneering wearable tech to help people with neurological conditions
Credit: PROTXX Researchers from the University of Alberta, which is based in Canada, are teaming up with a precision-health innovator to develop an affordable wearable…
Innovative smart cane joins accessibility programme to improve lives of visually impaired people
WeWALK, an innovative smart cane designed for people who are blind or with low vision, has joined Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility programme to accelerate WeWALK’s…
“World’s first” standalone eye tracker with outdoor capabilities launches
Tobii Dynavox, a specialist in assistive technology for communication, has launched PCEye – the “world’s first” stand-alone eye tracker with outdoor capabilities. The new augmentative…
“Leading-edge” 3-in-1 AAC device for clients with speech and motor disorders launches
Control Bionics has announced the newest addition to its augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device line: the GridPad Trilogy™ multi-modal communication solution. The new neuro-based…
Voice-activated tech set to transform the lives of 2 million people with sight loss
A unique fully voice-activated smartphone, media player and personal assistant for people with sight loss has launched in the UK - RealSAM In Your Pocket.…
New assistive tech to help visually impaired people enjoy films, videos and TV shows
In this example, Text Banner was configured to be placed in the lower-left corner, with white text on a blue background, and blue focus indicator…
“Breakthrough” Smart Reading tech delivers bespoke assistive reading experience for people with vision impairments
OrCam Technologies, a specialist in artificial vision technology, has announced a new, interactive Smart Reading feature that will integrate with its assistive technology platforms to…
University students create cutting-edge wearable navigation aid
A group of students from internationally acclaimed US-based Harvard University has launched a startup called Foresight, a wearable navigation aid for people with vision impairments…
Innovative smart glasses with enhanced vision tech for people who are visually impaired launch
New wearable glasses that are clinically proven to significantly enhance vision for those with eye disease and disorders that lead to low vision and legal…
Scandinavian assistive exercise tech helps older people fight the effects of dementia
Norwegian start-up Motitech is helping older people and those with dementia become more motivated to engage in physical activity by enabling them to cycle down…