Video: US engineers develop smart walking stick that helps with everyday tasks
Engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) in the US have developed an AI-powered walking stick that can help people with vision impairments…
“First-of-its-kind” AI beauty app helps visually impaired users apply makeup more easily
Beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) UK & Ireland has launched its Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant (VMA), a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered mobile app to help visually impaired…
Fully voice-controlled smartphone enables elderly and disabled people to do tasks easily
RealThing Ai, an Australian technology company, has launched RealSAM Phone, an accessible smartphone for elderly individuals that functions by voice command to carry out tasks…
Free assistive reading app could support over 800 million people with dyslexia globally
An assistive technology solutions provider has launched a new reading app that creates an inclusive opportunity for the millions of adults and children who have…
5 disruptive assistive tech start-ups at CES 2023
Credit: Biomotum A battery-powered ankle exoskeleton, smart wheelchair cushion that reduces the risk of pressure ulcers, closed-captioning badge that converts speech to text in real…
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…
Smart fall prevention lamp set to monitor breathing and coughing 24/7 this year
European technology firm Nobi has revealed numerous new features to its fall-preventing smart lamp at CES 2023, as the assistive technology is now able to…
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…
New complete Supine Transfer System launches with entirely portable pump
Medical device manufacturer Winncare has launched the new complete Supine Transfer System, which is designed to be convenient and portable, so that patients anywhere can…
‘New standard’ in wearable assistive vision tech unveiled at CES 2023
Vision-enhancement specialist eSight is launching a new assistive technology innovation at CES 2023 that is designed to heighten visual clarity and expand the wearer’s field…