Pioneering study finds that seeing through a robot’s eyes could help improve the lives of those with motor impairments
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered that a new interface system could help people with motor impairments operate a human-like robot to…
Innovative stairlift model nominated for eldercare ‘Oscar’ due to age-friendly design
Handicare Group, a global provider of solutions and support to increase the independence of elderly and disabled people, has received recognition for innovation in the…
Modified smart glasses to help people with visual impairments tackle social isolation
Credit: AV Magazine OXSIGHT, a newly launched assistive technology company, has modified Epson smart glasses to aid people who are blind or visually impaired overcome…
Transportable Molift Smart 150 hoist allows international travel for campaigning Phillip with Duchenne
Phillip Carroll, aged 25 from Cobham in Surrey, along with his mother Janet, continue to campaign for Duchenne charities across the world thanks to the…
Multi-million-dollar grant to help university develop innovative device for children with cerebral palsy
The University of Delaware (UD) in the USA has received almost $200,000 in start-up funding to develop a motorised ankle foot device for children with…
Students’ wearable innovations aim to transform the lives of people with autism spectrum disorder
Credit: Denton Record-Chronicle 10 students in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) at the University of North Texas (UNT) are creating wearable assistive…
New ‘try before you buy scheme’ launched for innovative backrest cushion
Cooling backrest cushion start-up wheelAIR is giving people the option to try out the wheelAIR before they buy it with its latest ‘try before you…
Research calls for improvement to assistive tech to improve carer and patient lives
New research from charities Carers UK and Designability has found that more attractive, effective and affordable products would better support carers and help their patients.…
New personalised environmental control app focuses on individual needs and requirements
Steeper Group, a supplier of assistive technology, aims to set new standards in the assistive technology industry when it comes to home automation with its…
New assistive mouse adaptor to allow people with tremors to operate computer devices
For people whose hands shake severely (tremors), it is difficult for them to operate a computer mouse or touchscreen device. To combat this issue, CSS…