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…
CASE STUDY: Cutting-edge prosthesis and determination helps amputee race to victory
Lovingly named “Monster Mike”, Mike Schultz has been a snowmobile racer since his high school days, going professional in 2003. But everything changed after a…
“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…
“Game-changing” robotic arm could help paediatric wheelchair users easily perform daily tasks
Credit: Intel An innovative new research project has begun that aims to create an affordable wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to help paediatric wheelchair users easily perform…
University students create cutting-edge wearable navigation aid
A group of students from internationally acclaimed US-based Harvard University has launched a startup called Foresight, a wearable navigation aid for people with vision impairments…
University student creates daily living aid to help dementia patients be more independent
A student from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has designed a helpful daily living aid to support people with early to mid-stages of dementia so they…
Guest article: Rising challenges call for healthcare tech-solutions to lead through uncharted territory
Gavin Bashar, UK Managing Director of Tunstall Healthcare Whilst the nation is continuing to support the NHS by staying home to stay safe, the Government…
Father praises charities’ free Bugzi wheelchair scheme for disabled toddler
Two-year-old Olive, born with cerebral palsy, is enjoying her first independent steps with a unique long-term loan of a free Bugzi powered wheelchair, provided by…
New AI-powered smart glasses for blind and visually impaired people launch
Award-winning iOS and Android smartphone app Envision, which enables blind and visually impaired people to independently access visual information around them, has announced plans to…
New four-in-one shower chair commode set to transform independence and dignity for clients
Cortech Healthcare, a UK specialist in assisted living and rehabilitation, has launched a new innovative product called the Komodo: a powered shower chair and commode…