Why Don’t You Just Sleep On It? [video]

Why Don’t You Just Sleep On It? [video]

Getting a good night’s sleep remains elusive for many people. In 1999, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reported that about 60 million people in the United States suffer from sleep problems; 40 million experience chronic long-term...
New Low-Tech Approach to Exoskeleton

New Low-Tech Approach to Exoskeleton

We all know what exoskeletons look and sound like; we’ve been trained by Hollywood depictions ranging from Alien to Iron Man. Exoskeletons are big and clunky, like medieval suits of armor, and are accompanied by a symphony of whirring motors and hydraulic...
Passive At Home Fall Detection [video]

Passive At Home Fall Detection [video]

Falling is a huge concern for the world’s fastest growing demographic. Among those 60 or older, 270 million, or more than one third, fall each year. It’s estimated that falls cause the loss of more than 17 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)...