Rehabilitation

Computer-Aided Glasses Allow Blind To Detect Moving Objects

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Researchers at Philips Electronics in Germany have designed a set of body-worn sensors that alerts them to objects that are moving in their surroundings. The team, led by Richard Daniel Willman has recently filed a patent on their device.
Already existing “electronic canes” are limited by their inability to discriminate stationary from moving objects. Using a […]

Tiny Tongue Magnet Allows Control of Devices

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Engineers at Georgia Tech have developed a tongue-operated assistive device that can control a powered wheelchair and instructions to a computer.
Said lead researcher Maysam Ghovanloo, “This device could revolutionize the field of assistive technologies by helping individuals with severe disabilities, such as those with high-level spinal cord injuries, return to rich, active, independent and productive lives.”
 
Ghovanloo, working […]