National Robotarium partners with Leuchie House to trial assisted living technologies
The National Robotarium, delivered by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, has partnered with Leuchie House to trial technologies that could help people with…
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…
New specialist rehab service incorporates “cutting-edge” robotics to enhance patient treatment
Building on ten years of experience in specialist neurorehabilitation, Askham is now bringing all its rehab services together with the launch of Askham Rehab: a…
Guest Blog: Robotic trends in the healthcare sector for 2020
From recreational robots such as drones, to critical operational robots in the medical field, robotic technology is changing our daily lives. In this article, Stewart…
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…
Acorn Stairlifts highlights different technology supporting those in care homes
Credit: The Verge As more and more industries benefit from advancements in technology, the care home sector has experienced a raft of benefits from new…
GUEST BLOG: BHTA’s Mandie Lavin talks about the rise of robots
Credit: Brother UK Mandie Lavin, Director General of the BHTA Following research by the Institute for Public Policy Research about how automation could save the NHS…
Survey reveals old age care issues
Eight out ten of UK citizens are worried about needing to be cared for in the future but more than half (63%) would consider being…
New Social Care Robot Challenge launched for UK Robotics Week 2017
A brand new Social Care Robot Challenge is being launched for the second annual UK Robotics Week 2017, a national week of celebration taking place…
Innovative rehabilitation robot helps upper limbs
Axinesis announced that its innovative medical interactive robotic device, REAPlan, dedicated to the rehabilitation of impaired upper limbs of stroke patients and cerebral palsy children,…