Assistive tech event showcases new concepts to help support existing care packages
A collaborative robotics and social care event has brought together innovators and users in a week-long burst of creativity around assistive technology, supported by the…
Guest article: How robotics can help slow cognitive decline and support independent living for longer
Professor Lynne Baillie from The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University In this guest article, Professor Lynne Baillie, who specialises in Human-Robot Interaction and social care…
AI glove set to improve hand grip for millions with muscle weakness
A robotic glove based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology could soon be helping millions of people recover muscle grip in their hands after securing support…
Remote access living lab to create innovative tech solutions for vulnerable people
Scientists from Heriot-Watt University are launching what they believe is the world’s first open and remote access living lab to research and create solutions for…
Innovative solutions to support disabled people celebrated at coveted design awards
An international competition that seeks to find brilliant inventions that transform the everyday lives of people living with disabilities has taken place in Scotland this…