![AR Helps Blind Navigate [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/AR-blind-navigation.jpg?resize=600%2C270&ssl=1)
by Alfred Poor | September 6, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
“If these walls could talk.” We tend to think of augmented reality (AR) as a technology that helps sighted users see more than is really there in their surroundings. But researchers are finding novel applications for AR to help those who have lost their...
![Glass App Gamifies Interaction for Autism Spectrum [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/Brain-Power-Autism-System-gamified-with-video-600x275.jpg?resize=600%2C275&ssl=1)
by Bruce Brown | July 24, 2018 | General News, Health
According to the CDC, between 1% to 2% of humans have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) worldwide. Occurring across demographic groups, boys with ASD outnumber girls four to one. The disorder is called a “spectrum” because of the varied symptoms and traits...
![Interactive AR Toothbrush Coaches Kids [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/Magik-Mask-with-video-600x275.jpg?resize=600%2C275&ssl=1)
by Bruce Brown | July 20, 2018 | General News, Health
Augmented reality (AR) is a natural fit for health and wellness technology. AR’s ability to add numeric data, text, graphics, images, and even video to a user’s field of vision has the potential for education, reference, engagement, and even fun. Most of...
by Bruce Brown | June 26, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health
In response to the magnitude of workplace dangers and health threats, in 1970 the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) spun off NIOSH: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. NIOSH conducts research and recommends ways to prevent...
![Smartphone AR App Helps Parkinson’s Patients [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/Rice-U-AR-Parkinsons-with-video-600x278.jpg?resize=600%2C278&ssl=1)
by Bruce Brown | May 16, 2018 | General News, Health
“Gait-freezing” is a common symptom of advanced Parkinson’s disease. It occurs when foot movement pauses while the upper body keeps moving. The pause can be for just a few seconds or several minutes. Researchers have discovered that intentional foot...
