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Medicine
fromIndependent
1 day ago

UL graduate designs first pregnancy test that gives independence and privacy to visually impaired women

A fully accessible saliva-based pregnancy test for visually impaired women delivers results via touch, sound, sight, and a webpage.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

30 visually impaired children receive high-tech vision aids for free

Thirty children received high-tech vision aids including magnifiers, enabling improved reading, writing, independence, and self-esteem.
#brain-computer-interface
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Precision Neuroscience, founded by Neuralink alums, is developing a competing brain implant that it says is safer

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Precision Neuroscience, founded by Neuralink alums, is developing a competing brain implant that it says is safer

fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Breakthrough Brain-Computer Interface Decodes Self-Talk

An inner-speech BCI decoded self-paced imagined sentences from a 125,000-word vocabulary with up to 74% accuracy and 26% word error rate.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

This User-friendly Walking Aid can seamlessly adjust between flat land, stairs, and slopes - Yanko Design

For decades, walking frames have been a case study in stagnation. They've remained almost unchanged since their invention, functional, yes, but limited in how they adapt to real-world conditions. Traditional frames can be awkward to maneuver on slopes, unstable on rough terrain, and visually uninspiring. More importantly, they often carry a stigma, subtly signaling frailty rather than empowerment. US-based startup Mobilate saw this as a glaring opportunity.
Design
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

MND left her without a voice. Eight seconds of scratchy audio gave it back to her

The onset of motor neurone disease (MND) left Sarah without a voice and the use of her hands at the age of 34. It was within months of her becoming a mum for the second time. As they were growing up, her children Aviva and Eric only ever heard her speak through a machine with an emotionless robotic voice. But 25 years on, artificial intelligence (AI) has recreated their mum's real voice from just eight seconds of audio on a scratchy VHS tape.
Artificial intelligence
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

The Burly Wheelchairs Rolling Across Oregon's Beaches

Jim Novitsky, diagnosed with a neurological disease, finds joy and freedom on the beach using a specialized all-terrain track chair.
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Animated sites are unique, but not always accessible

Any audio that automatically plays for more than 3 seconds must include a mechanism to pause or control the audio's volume without affecting system volume.
Web design
#accessibility
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Apple will add App Store accessibility labels and new support for brain interface controls

Apple's latest accessibility updates focus on enhancing features for individuals with disabilities across its devices.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Apple will add App Store accessibility labels and new support for brain interface controls

Apple's latest accessibility updates focus on enhancing features for individuals with disabilities across its devices.
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

A device can read people's thoughts in real time but only if they imagine the password chittychittybangbang'

A device implanted in the brain allows real-time decoding of imagined phrases for paralyzed individuals without physical speech attempts.
#smart-glasses
#meta
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Wearables

Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can control a computer | TechCrunch

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Wearables

Your Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got two significant upgrades for free - what they do

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Wearables

Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can control a computer | TechCrunch

Wearables
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Your Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got two significant upgrades for free - what they do

Meta Ray-Bans enhance accessibility features for low-vision users with descriptive scene analysis and volunteer call options.
Users can now receive detailed visual descriptions through their Meta Ray-Bans.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Neuromorphic Systems May Support Neuroplasticity in 2025 | HackerNoon

Brain-computer interfaces enable direct communication between the brain and devices, enhancing treatment for neurological conditions and exploring new learning potentials.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Revolutionary interactive projection system transforms care and therapy - Yanko Design

The Tovertafel Pixie enhances lives through interactive projection technology for individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, and limited mobility.
#elderly-care
#hearing-aids
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Tech industry

I couldn't tell these glasses had built-in hearing aids - and you likely couldn't either

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Wearables

I wore smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and they're a promising alternative

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Tech industry

I couldn't tell these glasses had built-in hearing aids - and you likely couldn't either

Wearables
fromZDNET
3 months ago

I wore smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and they're a promising alternative

Nuance Audio glasses combine hearing and vision assistive technologies into stylish eyewear, challenging traditional hearing aids.
OTC hearing aids and devices like Nuance Audio aim to enhance accessibility while minimizing stigma related to hearing loss.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A neural brain implant provides near instantaneous speech

"Our main goal is creating a flexible speech neuroprosthesis that enables a patient with paralysis to speak as fluently as possible, managing their own cadence, and be more expressive by letting them modulate their intonation," says Maitreyee Wairagkar, a neuroprosthetics researcher at UC Davis who led the study.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Robot pets help care home dementia patients

Technology like robot pets and digital translators enhances emotional connections and reduces isolation for dementia residents.
from99% Invisible
8 months ago

Left to Write (2 of 3): Designing a Single-Handed Keymap for Half a QWERTY Board - 99% Invisible

Designing a custom solution for one-handed typing can be more effective than existing adaptive technologies.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Game changer': Long Island smart home opens with appliances and automatic features for those with disabilities

A new smart home for people with disabilities opened on Long Island, enhancing independence and daily living through smart technology.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech | TechCrunch

Adaptation Ventures aims to address funding challenges for startups in the disability tech sector.
Wearables
fromNews Center
3 months ago

New Wearable Tech Simulates Realistic Touch - News Center

The new haptic technology generates sophisticated and varied sensations beyond simple vibrations.
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

Meta Outlines Evolving Accessibility Projects for Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Starting today, we're introducing the ability to customize Meta AI to provide detailed responses on Ray-Ban Meta glasses based on what's in front of you.
Wearables
from99% Invisible
4 months ago

Single Handed (6 of 6): Hand Lenders Point Out Adaptive Designs & Helpful Ideas - 99% Invisible

"In the wake of a long-haul injury, the importance of outside design perspectives cannot be overstated, as they may highlight overlooked problems and reveal useful solutions."
Wearables
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Engineers bring sign language to 'life' using AI to translate in real-time

A new ASL system enhances communication for deaf individuals using real-time AI technology to bridge gaps in traditional solutions.
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