Assisted Living

Lifechanging wheelchair uses hands-free backrest-based steering

ETH Zurich researchers developed a wheelchair with backrest steering, allowing users to steer by leaning reducing energy use and joint strain

Incredible untethered exoskeleton walks out into the real world Joseph Shavit

Introducing “Mr. Bah” — the wearable robot preventing seniors from falling Joseph Shavit

Brain implant wirelessly translates thought to text with 94% accuracy Joseph Shavit

The cane-mounted sensor that helps visually-impaired people avoid outdoor obstacles Joseph Shavit

Inflatable robotic hand gives amputees real-time tactile control Joshua Shavit

Getting dressed with help from robots Joseph Shavit