Video: University researcher develops soft robotic arm to address lack of physiotherapy for stroke patients
A new assistive device could soon help people who are recovering from strokes or have a loss of mobility in the arm with their rehabilitation…
“One of the smallest” paediatric standers launches to support children’s therapy programmes
Baffin Technology Systems has launched the LORI stander, which claims to be one of the smallest paediatric standers currently available. The LORI stander enables the…
Swansea Bay University Health Board donates recycled prostheses to amputees in Africa
Amputees living in Africa will have the chance to live more independently with a recent donation of recycled prosthetic limbs and other equipment from Swansea…
Randomised clinical trial finds gamified rehab could be an effective alternative to standard care
A recent randomised control trial has revealed that game-based rehabilitation equipment could be an effective alternative to standard care for older patients to regain their…
University’s stroke rehab work continues to grow with focus on assistive tech
The University of Strathclyde’s pioneering stroke rehabilitation work, which is supported by Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS), is developing new assistive technologies to improve…
Fun therapy building blocks set to help children enhance their range of movements and skills
A unique set of development and rehabilitation blocks are being launched by Baffin Technology, which are designed to enable children to develop and enhance a…
5 disruptive assistive tech start-ups at CES 2023
Credit: Biomotum A battery-powered ankle exoskeleton, smart wheelchair cushion that reduces the risk of pressure ulcers, closed-captioning badge that converts speech to text in real…
‘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…
Partnership set to advance ground-breaking rehab tech and robotics
A new collaboration is looking to advance the knowledge and promotion of advanced rehabilitation equipment and robotics to benefit the lives of clients in need…
“Breakthrough” wearable bionic leg improves mobility outcomes in trials
Marrying together inclusive design with pioneering mobility technology, a new wearable bionic leg is looking to make waves in the assistive technology space. Cionic Neural…