Wearable device can help people regain their voice function with 95 percent accuracy
A team of engineers from US-based university UCLA have invented a small, thin, and flexible assistive device that adheres to the neck and translates the…
Discrete wearable wristband that remotely controls Apple devices showcased at CES 2024
Wearable Devices has announced the general availability of its “groundbreaking” Mudra Band at CES 2024, a neural interface wristband for remotely controlling Apple devices. The…
Motorised assist system to help caregivers move bariatric care patients
A new motorised assist system designed to help caregivers move bariatric patients more easily has been launched. Healthcare equipment provider Innova Care Concepts has launched…
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…
New AI solution empowers students with learning challenges to read and learn confidently
OrCam Technologies, an assistive technology specialist, has launched OrCam Learn, an interactive assistive solution that supports teachers and schools by offering students vital practical reading…
Uni wins £1.25m funding to design transformative exoskeleton suit for disabled young people
The University of Liverpool has been awarded more than one million pounds in funding to design a “revolutionary” assistive device to support and enhance upper…
New device set to boost confidence of thousands living with stoma bags and ease pressure on NHS
A new device is set to “revolutionise” the lives of thousands living with stoma bags as well as save the NHS considerable time and expense…
VIDEO: Android accessibility updates enable people with severe motor and speech disabilities to communicate easily
To make Android more accessible for everyone, Google has introduced two new tools that make it easier for people with severe motor and speech disabilities…
Powerful communication device empowers people to control an iPad with their eyes
Tobii Dynavox, a specialist in assistive technology for communication, has unveiled TD Pilot, a powerful, medically-certified communication device for people with disabilities. With the release…
Remote auto-folding powerchair to give users greater freedom due to compact size
Following user feedback stating that they prefer an auto-folding function over manually folding powerchairs, Drive DeVilbiss has launched its first AUTOFOLD Powerchair to give users…