Special Focus: Assistive Technologies
From: R&D Magazine - 11/30/2017
By: Laura Panjwani

As technology continues to advance, most people get excited about the
prospect of increasingly futuristic gadgets and high-tech toys. However, for
people living with disabilities or other health challenges, new technological
advances mean a lot more, as they can often significantly improve quality of
life.

During November, R&D Magazine took a special focus on assistive
technologies—a field that encompasses products, equipment and systems that
enhance learning, working, and daily living for persons with disabilities. We
also looked at the role several cutting-edge technologies had for those
facing significant health issues.

Read the entire article at:
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/r-d-special-focus-assistive-technologies

Technologies reported:
Eye-Driven Wheelchair Gives Quadriplegics More Independence
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/eye-driven-wheelchair-gives-quadriplegics-more-independence

New Waterproof Wheelchair is Powered Entirely by Compressed Air
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/new-waterproof-wheelchair-powered-entirely-compressed-air

New Exoskeleton Could Help Paraplegics Stand, Walk
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/new-exoskeleton-could-help-paraplegics-stand-walk

MRI-Compatible Robot Could Lead to Individualized Treatments for Stroke
  Survivors
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/mri-compatible-robot-could-lead-individualized-treatments-stroke-survivors

How Spider Silk Could Help Enhance Hearing Aids
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/how-spider-silk-could-help-enhance-hearing-aids

How a Mobile App Could Help Manage Migraines
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/how-mobile-app-could-help-manage-migraines

Ultrasound on a Chip Brings Medical Imaging to the iPhone
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/ultrasound-chip-brings-medical-imaging-iphone

Assistive Technology Helpful in the Classroom for Visually Impaired
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/assistive-technology-helpful-classroom-visually-impaired

Non-Profit Helps Aging Population Take Advantage of New Technology
https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/11/non-profit-helps-aging-population-take-advantage-new-technology