Smart cane automatically adjusts to your walking terrain
According to the World Health Organization, falls, specifically for senior citizens, is a major public health problem. There are a lot who use canes and…
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Beautiful walking cane transforms into a compact wooden stool in a snap
No one can escape the passage of time or how the body grows old and frail. We can really only delay the inevitable with a…
This handheld console for disabled gamers has modular control pods for better ergonomics
Gaming controllers are primarily designed keeping in mind the needs of seasoned gamers who have razor-sharp reflexes and blazing reaction times. Most of the mainstream…
Man with amputated fingers since childhood gets life changing 3D-printed Bionic fingers
What technology is good if it is of no use to living souls? Meet Mo Ali, a 40-year-old from Brighton, West Sussex, who has just…
Electronic 3D book concept helps visually impaired kids feel the magic of fairy tales
Reading is already a difficult task for people with visual impairments, but it’s especially challenging when it comes to material that involves a lot of…
Wooden wheelchair adds an eco-friendly and aesthetic aspect to a mobility aid
There are a lot of well-designed wheelchairs currently in the market for those who need mobility aids to get around. Most of them use basically…
World’s First AR Glasses that correct Partial Retinal Blindness: Hands-on with Eyecane AR at MWC 2024
I’ve always said that great technology doesn’t cater only to the needs of the dominant 95%, it also factors in the needs of the often…
Is Your Elderly Dog Facing Issues While Walking? This Walking Aid Was Designed For You
As our beloved furry companions age, they may encounter challenges during their strolls that hinder their once effortless mobility. Recognizing the unique needs of senior…
MedEasy: A Medicine Box That Reminds The Elderly Of Their Dosages
MedEasy, a thoughtful medicine box designed for the elderly, aims to address the challenges faced by seniors in managing their medications independently, focusing on regions…
Segway-style, motion-activated ‘standing’ wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life
What is the ultimate freedom for those with lower limb disabilities bound to a wheelchair? A ride that not only helps get around with minimum…
A Music Instrument for the Hearing Impaired: This Synth uses Tactile and Color Cues Instead of Sound
“Play by ear” as they commonly say, doesn’t really apply to people with hearing impairments. The most common example of a hearing-impaired musical genius remains…
This Korean institute’s robotic wheelchair can let the user stand up and climb stairs at will
Mobility has presented challenges for the differently abled, and it has also posed difficulties for the manufacturing industry in perfecting the concept of self-controlled wheelchairs…