Positive self-perceptions about ageing linked to better recovery after a fall, study shows
A research study from Imperial College London and Coventry University has revealed that there is a strong association between an older person’s view of how…
Researchers, developers, engineers, and professionals work together in Dementia Networks
Researchers at Imperial College London are to develop technologies to enable people with dementia to live independently for longer. The ‘ZeDTech’ dementia network, developing zero…
New research to create tech to help dementia patients manage memory loss and communication
People with dementia are set to benefit from UK Government-backed research designed to help them live more independently in their own homes. Four new research…
New study finds a way to make the control of prosthetic limbs feel more natural to the wearer
Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Italy and Imperial College London in the UK have demonstrated the connection between hand and brain movement…
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…
£5m awarded to projects to drive forward cutting-edge assistive tech to support veterans’ healthcare
The UK Government has revealed that a total of £5 million has been awarded to 22 projects to drive forward pioneering treatments and assistive technologies…
Study will use Alexa to deliver mindfulness activities to people with early dementia and caregivers
A research team has developed mindfulness activities on Alexa and is now looking for individuals with early-stage dementia and their caregivers to participate in a…
‘Revolutionary’ project awarded grant to develop soft sensors for paediatric upper limb therapy
The Biomedical Catalyst (BMC) has awarded a grant worth over £800,000 to a pioneering project that will bring interactive rehabilitation technology for children with cerebral…
Clinical trial shows rehab device increases amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without therapist supervision
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without professional supervision, according to a new study. Over five million people…
New £20 million coronavirus research investment to develop crucial vaccine trials
Business Secretary Alok Sharma has announced that six essential coronavirus research projects, including two focused on vaccination trials, will be the first to benefit from…