Swiss and Spanish Scientist give a boon to handicapped in the form of New Robotic chair
The recent news that Swiss and Spanish scientists have developed a successful prototype of a mind-controlled wheelchair is yet another indication of broad range of work being done around the planet to develop mobility solutions for the disabled and aged market. Most importantly, the new system adds a critical dimension to the work being done - machine control via the mind. In a system which might best be described as augmented or assisted telepathy, the new system is reported to use electrodes embedded in a skullcap to monitor the brain patterns of the user, interpret them via sophisticated software algorithms, and control the wheelchair via a wireless link.
taken from:-http://www.gizmag.com
The recent news that Swiss and Spanish scientists have developed a successful prototype of a mind-controlled wheelchair is yet another indication of broad range of work being done around the planet to develop mobility solutions for the disabled and aged market. Most importantly, the new system adds a critical dimension to the work being done - machine control via the mind. In a system which might best be described as augmented or assisted telepathy, the new system is reported to use electrodes embedded in a skullcap to monitor the brain patterns of the user, interpret them via sophisticated software algorithms, and control the wheelchair via a wireless link.
Coupled with work recently reported at the Kanagawa Institute of Technology
and Independence Technology (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary), the news suggests that within a few years there will be a wide range of devices enabling the most severely handicapped people to achieve independent mobility.
and Independence Technology (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary), the news suggests that within a few years there will be a wide range of devices enabling the most severely handicapped people to achieve independent mobility.
The aging world population is seen as an affluent target market for carer and helper robotic applications.Gizmo 4 featured an article on exoskeletons - wearable robots capable of adding speed. Strength and intelligent movement to the wearer.
The Power Assist Suit was developed at Kanagawa to aid nurses in lifting immobile patients. Electronic sensors monitor the user's muscles and trigger the hydraulically operated suit to boost strength by more than 50%.
The aging world population is seen as an affluent target market for carer and helper robotic applications.Independence Technology's initial offering, the iBOT, is already in the marketplace.Independence Technology uses the latest technologies to develop cutting-edge products and services to help people with disabilities live their lives with greater freedom, and enrolled the help of Segway inventor Dean Kamen in developing the iBOT Mobility system.taken from:-http://www.gizmag.com
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