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…
Assistive pen which can read Braille could improve literacy among visually impaired people
A sensory pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. The handheld assistive device, which…
Non-stigmatising smart socks could be used to improve wellbeing of people with dementia
Credit: Milbotix ‘Smart socks’ that aim to reduce stigma by looking like an everyday item of clothing and track rising distress in the wearer could…
New research reveals physiotherapy “postcode lottery” throughout the UK
According to new research by the University of East Anglia, the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford, the amount of physiotherapy available following…
People with mobility issues set to benefit from pioneering rehabilitative wearable devices
The lives of thousands of people with mobility issues could be transformed thanks to ground-breaking research by scientists at the University of Bristol. The FREEHAB…