First-ever mobile vaccine printer can produce hundreds of vaccine doses a day
Distribution of vaccines has proven to be a significant challenge, especially in remote areas without the necessary infrastructure.
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JJ Shavit
- Feb 15
Life-changing spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study has identified the type of neuron that is activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up and walk.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 11, 2022
Groundbreaking discovery enables people with paralysis to walk again
A study by Lausanne-based scientists has identified the neurons that may help to improve walking ability post-paralysis.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 16, 2022
Oxford researchers develop new breath-driven prosthetic hands
The new air-powered hand provides a lightweight, low-maintenance and easy-to-use body-powered prosthetic option where cost is a concern.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 30, 2022
Blood Pressure E-Tattoo Promises Continuous, Mobile Monitoring
Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo that can deliver continuous blood pressure measurements at an extremely accurate level.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15, 2022
5 amazing automotive technologies adapted to the real world
Sometimes you just have to let your engineers play a little. That appears to be the mantra at Nissan as they attempt to humanize their tech
JJ Shavit
- Nov 11, 2021
Robotic third eye helps wearers to navigate the world
Industrial design student Minwook Paeng has created a robotic Third Eye that is fixed to the forehead and looks out for obstacles.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 20, 2021
Crosswing the hybrid prosthetic leg and skateboard and other Michelin Challenge Design winners
Michelin Challenge Design has focused on welcoming a new generation of designers, thinkers, and transport enthusiasts into the auto industry
JJ Shavit
- Oct 13, 2021
Powered exoskeleton helps amputees walk with less effort
Stan Schaar was one of a half-dozen lower-limb amputees who tested the new exoskeleton designed by a team of University of Utah researchers.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2, 2021
Introducing 'Baby Robot' -- new system helping toddlers practice their motor skills
Researchers developed Baby Robot, a robotic toy that could be used to enhance the motor skills of toddlers.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 3, 2021
Researchers develop bionic arm that restores natural touch and grip control
First-of-its-kind bionic arm enabling wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 13, 2021
LifeGlider, a revolutionary Hands-Free walker that helps people move safely
Josie Ingber, who has multiple sclerosis, maintains her independence and mobility with a walking aid that secures her center of gravity
JJ Shavit
- Jul 28, 2021
Father builds exoskeleton suit to help his son and others walk for the first time
Oscar Constanza, is a 16-year-old with a genetic neurological condition. He now has the ability to walk for the first time.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 17, 2021
Paralyzed Former Indy Driver Heroically Drives Again in Modified C8 Corvette
Quadriplegic IndyCar team owner Sam Schmidt piloted a C8 Corvette Stingray up the hill at this past weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
JJ Shavit
- Jul 3, 2021
Smart cane, powered by AI, navigates for the visually impaired
The life of the visually impaired has been improved greatly with the use of the WeWalk smart cane.
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