Video: Assistive robot guide dog could soon help blind people navigate indoor spaces
Experts from the University of Glasgow, with support from The Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) Trust and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)…
Study demonstrates that assistive robot helps improve functional gait among older adults
In a study, researchers from Korea evaluated the efficiency of a new wearable robot, EX1, in improving the mobility, dynamic balance, and range of movement…
Assistive robotic arm shown to help boost independence of those with ALS in evaluation study
A recent study has demonstrated that assistive robotic manipulators can help people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to remain independent. The study, ‘Assistive Robots for…
Assistive robotic seals could be rolled out to dementia patients across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council is exploring the option of rolling out dementia-friendly robotic seals – which have been nicknamed “Yorkie” – across North Yorkshire to…
University to develop assistive robots to help reduce anxiety in children and allow people to ‘visit’ their relatives
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are helping create intelligent assistive robots that can reduce anxiety in children and enable family to ‘visit’ their elderly…
Pioneering study finds that seeing through a robot’s eyes could help improve the lives of those with motor impairments
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered that a new interface system could help people with motor impairments operate a human-like robot to…