Video: MIT engineers develop a robot that catches a falling person without wearable devices or a harness
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have built and tested a mobile robot designed to physically support elderly people and…
Council trials smart assistive tech to help residents live independently in their own homes for longer
As part of a commitment to adult social care, St Helens Borough Council is trialling a range of new smart assistive technologies to help support…
Robotic clothing that can aid walking a step closer after £11m funding
Clever robotic clothing that could help prevent falls and help wearers remain independent has received backing from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council…
Industry and university team up to help prevent falls through advanced predictive system
Experts from Aston University and global telecare provider Legrand Care are working together to rethink how to deliver at home-monitoring to prevent falls and other…
Improved data from telecare equipment could help predict and prevent falls, new research shows
Industry, university, and healthcare organisations are working together on a research project that shows how improved data analytics within telecare equipment could help with the…
Accessible equipment range blends style and functionality so gardens can remain safe and beautiful
Invisible Creations Director, Laura Wood, with grandmother and The Plant Pot Grab Rails Invisible Creations has announced its new Garden Accessibility Range, which is a…
£440k invested in remote monitoring tech to keep elderly people independent and safe
The Development Bank of Wales has led a funding round of £440,000 with an equity investment of £250,000 in AI-powered technology from Tendertec that is…
NHS trust invests £240k in falls prevention equipment to enhance patient safety
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has made a long-term commitment to enhancing patient safety by investing in assistive technology designed to prevent…
Study demonstrates that assistive robot helps improve functional gait among older adults
In a study, researchers from Korea evaluated the efficiency of a new wearable robot, EX1, in improving the mobility, dynamic balance, and range of movement…
Roadshows across Somerset to measure and assess attendees for properly fitted slippers to reduce falls
In a move to improve the safety and well-being of ageing adults in Somerset, NHS Somerset, in partnership with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP),…