Seniors now have a possible alternative to in-person caretakers, thanks to a home healthcare startup based in Fairfax that recently introduced Rudy, the first senior care robot commercially available in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
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Blind Runner To Navigate Marathon with Wearable Haptic Device
On Nov. 5, tens of thousands of runners will line up on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City, the world’s largest marathon. Among them will be a blind man wearing a vibrating device that will help him navigate the course.
Engineering Students Develop Pulse, an Advanced Sensory System for the Blind
People with vision impairments face a perpetual problem: maneuvering through a world filled with obstacles and hazards. Meet Good Vibrations, a team of CU Boulder electrical engineering students who created Pulse, a product that will increase mobility for the blind.
PHARMAC To Fund New Treatment That Will Help Prevent Blindness
In New Zealand, from November 1, 2017, Ozurdex (dexamethasone implants) will be funded for eligible people with diabetic macular edema (DMO), a serious complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes that can cause blindness if untreated.
Disney Creates Low Cost Solution for Blind to ‘Feel Fireworks
Imagine feeling the dazzling Disney fireworks display — when you cannot see them.
You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free!
You can still upgrade your Windows PC to the latest Windows 10 operating system for free if you use assistive technology. You can get Windows 10 for free as Microsoft hasn’t blocked the free upgrade path yet. However, you’ll need to have the genuine Windows 7 or 8.1 licenses in order to upgrade your machine.
Spectra Introduces , Tactile Printing Solution to Add Braille to Packaging
Spectra has been developing a range of offerings designed at giving brands packaging with a purpose as part of its social responsibility initiatives.
Google Play Store Now Has Android Instant Apps with Try Now Button
Android Instant Apps allows users to try out apps without the hassle of actually installing them. Instant Apps work by breaking down a native app into small parts, which can be loaded faster and downloaded, then executed quickly. It displays the UI screen for an app, and as soon as it is closed, it is removed without being installed in the first place.
Iris Care by Lowe’s Allows seniors to Stay Home as They Age
According to the AARP, 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. In response to the needs of this population, Lowe’s has launched a special line of smart home products that help seniors to “age in place.” Called Iris Care, the technology will help family members feel secure about their loved ones, even as 82% of seniors plan to remain at home even if they begin to need day-to-day assistance.
Japanese Athlete Designs Wristwatch for Visually Impaired
A limited edition Japanese model of a wristwatch that can be touched to tell time and was designed by a Japanese Paralympic athlete will go on sale beginning Oct. 24.
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