13 CES 2025 award-winning assistive tech innovations for healthcare professionals to know about
Credit: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® A realistic prosthetic knee, an accessible system for people with reduced mobility that facilitates seamless makeup application, and a re-imagined…
Video: University researcher develops soft robotic arm to address lack of physiotherapy for stroke patients
A new assistive device could soon help people who are recovering from strokes or have a loss of mobility in the arm with their rehabilitation…
Positioning solution for upper extremities wows specialist wheelchair therapists and rehab engineers
Bart and the BES Healthcare team at the Moduform booth A “groundbreaking” positioning solution for the upper extremities has recently garnered significant attention and praise…
Fun therapy building blocks set to help children enhance their range of movements and skills
A unique set of development and rehabilitation blocks are being launched by Baffin Technology, which are designed to enable children to develop and enhance a…
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…
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: Physiotherapist invents a sit-to-stand rehab tool that offers an “extra pair of hands” for therapists
A chartered physiotherapist has worked with a rehabilitation solution manufacturer to invent a sit-to-stand rehabilitation tool that is designed to keep the user’s feet grounded…
“Ground-breaking” early intervention device for newborns now available to therapists and parents
An early intervention crawler described as “revolutionary” for babies born at risk of developmental disability or delay is now available to parents and therapists. Daytot,…
“Breakthrough” wearable bionic leg improves mobility outcomes in trials
Marrying together inclusive design with pioneering mobility technology, a new wearable bionic leg is looking to make waves in the assistive technology space. Cionic Neural…
Portable interactive rehab device enables therapists to easily visit multiple patients
An engaging portable rehabilitation solution will enable physiotherapists and occupational therapists to easily take the device with them when visiting patients. It is available on…