Science news articles about 'assistive technology'
Tongue-assisted technology is developed
ATLANTA, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. engineers said they've developed a tongue-assisted technology to help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.New technology puts biomedical imaging in palm of hands
... stage cancer and tumors. The technology was developed in Georgia Tech’s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) as part of a project to design a portable erythema and bruise- ...Fujitsu Develops Video-Processing Technology Enabling World's First Wraparound View of Vehicles in Real Time
... view of a vehicle's perimeter in real time, to enhance the driver's field of view. The new driver assistance technology adapts to different driving situations, enabling the driver to ...Tongue Drive system lets persons with disabilities operate powered wheelchairs, computers
... with their environments simply by moving their tongues. "This device could revolutionize the field of assistive technologies by helping individuals with severe disabilities, such as those with high- ...For your eyes only: Custom interfaces make computer clicking faster, easier
... Chicago at a meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. "Assistive technologies are built on the assumption that it's the people who have to adapt to the technology. ...Why the slow paced world could make it difficult to catch a ball ...
... Welchman said: "The research also has important long term application to robotics and assistive technologies. Capitalising on nature's design is a good way of building artificial visual systems for ...Robotic approach to urothelial cancer of the kidney proves to be beneficial for patients
... Annual Meeting. Using da Vinci® robot-assisted technology, urologic cancer surgeons perform ... Chase and co-author on the study. "Robotic assistance can make a minimally invasive approach more technically ...Clinical trial shows quadriplegics can operate powered wheelchair with tongue drive system
... an obstacle course with very little prior training." At the annual conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) on June 26, the researchers ...Rice University team's award-winning device could benefit treatment of hand injuries
... a student design competition sponsored by the National Science Foundation at the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America conference in New Orleans in late June. ...Brain tumors in childhood leave a lasting mark on cognition, life status
... to investigate the benefits of early and consistent use of compensatory strategies, including assistive technology, transitional facilities to promote independent living, and job placement and ...MSU researcher: Obesity significantly cuts odds of successful pregnancy
... using assisted reproductive technology. Luke's findings, which also can be applied to women not using assisted technology, showed women who are simply overweight have a 14 percent less chance of a ...
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