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Hands-Free Control with Facial Recognition [video]

Hands-Free Control with Facial Recognition [video]

by Alfred Poor | December 19, 2018 | Enabling Tech

“Look, Ma! No hands!” That was a favorite childhood cry when we discovered that we could ride our bikes with our hands off the handlebars. But for some people with physical disabilities, being able to navigate without the use of functioning hands can be an...
Wave a Smartphone for Wound Care Management [video]

Wave a Smartphone for Wound Care Management [video]

by Kimberly Houston | November 14, 2017 | General News, Medical

An important care issue in nursing homes and senior living centers is appropriate and timely wound care, specifically the treatment of pressure ulcers, sometimes called pressure sores. Pressure ulcers are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too...
Alexa-Enabled Exoskeleton Conquers Mobility Challenges

Alexa-Enabled Exoskeleton Conquers Mobility Challenges

by Bruce Brown | August 29, 2017 | General News, Medical

Growing need drives exoskeleton development. Wheelchair-bound patients including paraplegics, people with spinal cord injuries, and stroke victims stand highest on the list of potential beneficiaries of exoskeleton technology. We’ve written about work in...
Sit-Stand Wheelchairs Give Riders Options [video]

Sit-Stand Wheelchairs Give Riders Options [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 25, 2017 | General News, Health

According to the National Institutes of Health, 2.2 million people in the U.S. depend on a wheelchair for day-to-day tasks and mobility. By far the large majority (90%) of wheelchair users have manual wheelchairs. Most wheelchair users are not able to stand...
Test Drive Program for Innovative Wheelchairs

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....
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