Assistive robotic arm shown to help boost independence of those with ALS in evaluation study
A recent study has demonstrated that assistive robotic manipulators can help people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to remain independent. The study, ‘Assistive Robots for…
“Game-changing” robotic arm could help paediatric wheelchair users easily perform daily tasks
Credit: Intel An innovative new research project has begun that aims to create an affordable wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to help paediatric wheelchair users easily perform…
Volunteers with DMD required to take part in vital research
A non-invasive robotic support developed by researchers at Imperial College London which could help disabled people reach and grip with their own arms is looking…
Assistive tech start-up to bring clever worldwide tech to the UK for users with hand and arm impairments
Jaco robotic arm A new UK company, Rahana Life, has been launched, which aims to match the best assistive technology from around the world to…
University develops robotic arm for self-help mobile rehabilitation for stroke patients
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a robotic arm to facilitate self-help and upper-limb mobile rehabilitation for stroke patients. Named “mobile exo-neuro-musculo-skeleton,” the…