Robotic cup helps wheelchair-bound users stay hydrated
Mobility impairments such as those caused by cerebral palsy make it hard for people to perform even simple tasks like drinking a sip of water.
Oct 6, 2023
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How to make future autonomous transportation accessible to everyone
When Brad Duerstock was 18, a spinal cord injury paralyzed his arms and legs, requiring him to use what control he had left in his hands to operate a power wheelchair.
Nov 18, 2022
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'Crawling to my seat': Some travel experiences can be avoided with better technology
"People who don't use the equipment just don't realize how important it is for individuals," a wheelchair user told USA TODAY.
Mar 23, 2022
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MagTrack technology opens doors for independent operation of smartphones, computers, other devices for wheelchair users
Brooks Rehabilitation recently announced that the MagTrack study, a collaborative research endeavor with the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been successfully completed. Feedback from the Brooks ...
Mar 4, 2022
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Autonomous cars could revolutionise transport for disabled people – if we change the way we design
The move towards driverless cars isn't just a chance for people to relax at the wheel. It's an opportunity to revolutionise personal transport in a way that offers life-changing benefits to people with disabilities.
May 20, 2020
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Robotic trunk support assists those with spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause devastating damage, including loss of mobility and sensation. Every year, there are an estimated 17,000 new SCIs in the US alone, a rate higher than in most regions of the world. In addition, ...
Jan 6, 2020
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