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In this issue, you’ll read about how the developing field of neuroprosthetics has the potential to work miracles and restore amputees’ sense of touch, help the blind partially see again and the paralyzed walk again. Don’t miss our in-depth interview with Stratasys after their recent launch of a new 3D printer capable of printing ultra-realistic and functional human anatomy models. You’ll also get a taste of some of the innovative products at REHACARE 2019 in late September. Last but not least, we talked to the founders of Botkin.AI, a Russian project based on artificial intelligence that promises quick diagnosis of cancer. Happy reading!
Building on research into how images and sounds are transmitted and represented in the brain, scientists are now developing neuroprosthetic technologies that can at least partially restore sight and hearing.
With brain-machine interface technology now developing rapidly, neuroprosthetics—implants containing multi-contact electrodes that can replace certain nerve functionalities—have the potential to work miracles. They may be able to restore amputees’ sense of touch, help the paralyzed walk again by stimulating spinal...
Once the stuff of science fiction, the implanting of bionic eyes to restore sight to blind people is fast becoming a routine―and successful―surgery.
For Terry Byland, an early recipient, the artificial eye has greatly improved his quality of life. “It can be little things but to a blind person, it’s a huge...
Stratasys will premiere its new J750 Digital Anatomy Printer at the Medica/COMPAMED trade show in November in Düsseldorf. It is Stratasys’ first 3D printer specifically designed for the medical sector. With the joint launch of three new materials, it will be possible to produce ultra-realistic and functional vascular...
New lightweight wheels employing revolutionary shock-absorbing technology are significantly reducing vibrations for wheelchair users.
Loopwheels, featuring springs resembling traditional archery bows, offer users improved suspension resulting in smoother rides and greater comfort. Ian Abbott, Sales and Marketing...
Mobility has been stepped up a gear with the launch of new equipment at REHACARE 2019, in late September in Düsseldorf. High-performance scooters and therapeutic trikes are among the latest models to prove mobility products are quickly moving forward.
New from KYMCO and offering exceptional levels of comfort are the...
When Niall El-Assaad struggled to get his car filled up at petrol stations in the UK he decided to find a solution to keep disabled drivers on the move. Now his fuelService app is being used by an ever-increasing number of drivers in other European countries too, as well as in Canada.
El-Assaad came up with the...
As Paralympians and sports enthusiasts look ahead to Tokyo 2020, many are suggesting the event is already challenging and changing the stigma around disability.
Scheduled to be held from 25 August to 6 September, the next Paralympic Games promise to build on the achievements of previous games. With less than one year...
Scientists have discovered that stimulating damaged spinal cords with electricity brings back movement to limbs that have been damaged through accidents.
Last year, teams at separate research centers in America used electrical stimulation of the spine to recover movement in seven people. At the same time,...
A young 28-year-old quadriplegic was able to walk again thanks to a revolutionary exoskeleton and neuroprosthesis. A world first. The results of this clinical trial were presented on October 7 at the Clinatec biomedical research center in Grenoble, France.
Two devices with 64 electrodes each were implanted on each...
Etisense is a startup born in a research laboratory at the University of Grenoble. They just launched Decro, a non-invasive jacket equipped with sensors to perform cardiac and respiratory measurements on small laboratory animals. The objective: to adapt to increasing societal pressure for animal welfare but also to...
We started with lung cancer, but our medical imaging technology can be applied to many other diagnostic pathologies from mammography, radiography, CT, and in the future perhaps ultrasound.
Sergey Botkin, the most famous Russian doctor of the 19th century, dreamed of becoming a mathematician. A century and a half later, an application bearing his name puts his computing power at the service of medicine. The Botkin.AI project, an assistance platform for radiologists, uses artificial intelligence to...
Jean-Michel Besnier is a French philosopher who teaches at the Sorbonne University in Paris. His research focuses on the philosophical and ethical impact of science and technology on individual and collective representations and imagination. We met with him to talk about artificial intelligence.
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