Wrist Band Provides Bat-Like Navigation [video]

by Alfred Poor | April 18, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health

For people with limited vision, the simple task of walking from one place to another can be a big challenge. Canes can be of some help, but they can be clumsy and awkward in crowds or tight quarters, and sometimes people would prefer to use a less obvious aid. The...

Waterproof Wheelchair Runs on Compressed Air [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 14, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

Wheelchairs and mobility assist device development appears to be speeding up. Research and study projects by engineers and medical professionals keep tweaking the component technologies. Last year we wrote about SoftWheel’s in-wheel suspension system, the ReWalk...

Biodegradable Silk Battery for Temporary Implants

by Alfred Poor | April 14, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

As digital Health Tech devices become more powerful and versatile, they open up new ranges of applications. In addition to devices worn outside the body, implants can be used to monitor body functions, deliver chemical treatments to specific locations, and more. These...

Test Drive Program for Innovative Wheelchairs

by Alfred Poor | April 12, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

If you have limited mobility and need a powered wheelchair to get around, you face challenges when it comes time to shop for a new ride. Users typically have to get to a medical equipment showroom or rehab center, where they often face a limited test drive experience....

Eye-tracking Helps Understand Children’s Language Development [video]

by Bruce Brown | April 5, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

According to the National Institute of Health’s latest report, there are approximately 30,000 children with cochlear implants in the U.S. Cochlear implants in young children with profound deafness or severe hearing impairment can make a significant difference,...

Smart Fabric Adapts to Cold [video]

by Alfred Poor | March 29, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News

If you’re a parent, it’s like that at some point you have said something like this to your child: “I’m cold; go put a sweater on.” It can be frustrating to get kids to dress appropriately, but it can also be inconvenient to carry multiple...