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UrduChulalongkorn University congratulates Happy CP Gloves, a team of students from Satit Chula Demonstration School, on being selected to represent Thailand in the 2024 “International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) & World Rehabilitation Robot Convention (WRRC)” in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, during August 23-26, 2024.
Tag: Assistive Technology
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation Showcases Breakthrough AMD Research at ARVO 2024
The American Macular Degeneration Foundation supports a diverse portfolio of research investigations to advance the development of treatments, tools and usable information that improve the lives of those affected by AMD.
Computer science professor exploring log-in solutions for people with upper extremity impairment
Backed by a three-year, $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, URI Prof. Krishna Venkatasubramanian is researching computer authentication problems faced by people with upper extremity impairment with a goal of developing software that allows users to more easily access their devices. Venkatasubramanian is collaborating with TechACCESS of Rhode Island, which provides assistive technology services for people with disabilities.
URI engineering professor helping ALS patients use their brains to communicate
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 25, 2020 – Doug Sawyer was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, 11 years ago. His only muscles that still function are those that control eye movement.Despite his disability, Sawyer still works as an engineer from his home, designing electronics for Hayward Industries.