Futuristic assistive tech innovations exhibited at interactive Global Grad Show
SCALED prosthetic cast A wearable airbag belt that detects and cushion falls and a prosthetic cast that replicates a reptile's skin to provide protection and…
Assistive tech partnership to deliver single solution to people who have hearing and vision loss
Hearing specialist Starkey and AI-driven vision specialist OrCam Technologies are integrating their trademarked assistive technologies to help those with both hearing and vision loss. The…
Advanced assistive tech device to support 2 million people in the UK with sight loss
eSight has announced that its newest vision enhancement technology, eSight 4, is now available in the UK through VisionAid Technologies, expanding its goal of providing…
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…