Wristband that allows seamless touch-free control of digital devices is now available for pre-order
Assistive technology firm Wearable Devices has announced that its Mudra Link gesture control device is now available for pre-order. The Mudra Link, which leverages advanced…
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…
Breakthrough remote monitoring tech for Parkinson’s could be approved for NHS use in 2023
More than 150,000 people with Parkinson's disease in the UK may soon benefit from public funding for new assistive technology that physicians say could deliver…
Bespoke and invisible hearing aid designed to overcome the challenges active users face
Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has unveiled a new range of discreet in-the-ear hearing aids, which delivers high audiological performance and supports the brain’s natural way…
Door detection, voice control and captions are some of the accessibility features coming to Apple this year
Technology giant Apple has revealed a raft of innovative accessibility features that will be available later this year to give disabled people new tools for…
Non-invasive monitoring bracelet could help the 55 million people globally with dementia
Mdoloris, specialist in medical pain monitoring technologies, has unveiled a new connected bracelet to track the wellbeing and pain of a range of non-verbal or…
3-in-1 assistive device designed to offer people with disabilities convenient use of multiple devices
The GlassOuse Pro is the latest addition to the GlassOuse assistive device series for people with disabilities or limited mobility, used to control phones, computers,…
Video: Australian uni develops 3D sensor bracelet to give back control to people with limited dexterity
Credit: University of Sydney Researchers at the University of Sydney are developing low-cost, cutting-edge assistive technology bracelet to allow people with hand impairment to easily…
Non-stigmatising smart socks could be used to improve wellbeing of people with dementia
Credit: Milbotix ‘Smart socks’ that aim to reduce stigma by looking like an everyday item of clothing and track rising distress in the wearer could…
Smartwatch enables users to drive their wheelchairs hands-free and track heart activities
An innovative, integrated smartwatch solution has been launched that gives manual wheelchair users powerful tracking, monitoring and power assist capabilities. Permobil SmartDrive PushTracker E3 manual…