Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together ...

Assistive robots and related technologies are revolutionising the way society caters to the needs of an ageing population and individuals with disabilities. By integrating collaborative robotics, ...

Assistive robotics for gait support and rehabilitation represent an evolving field at the intersection of robotics, biomechanics and clinical practice. The integration of sensor technologies with ...

A new study suggests humans can sense hidden objects without touching them, by detecting faint movements in sand. This unexpected form of “remote touch” challenges traditional ideas about how the ...

Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research awards grants to research teams across ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - For millions of Americans living with mobility issues, even simple tasks like making dinner can become a daily challenge. But researchers at Virginia Tech are working on a ...

For obvious reasons, current educational technology is focussed on AI tutors and platforms that promise personalized learning. But even with all that innovation, giving meaningful, scalable support to ...

Robots waste power & depend on control to move. A joint design shifts control into the structure, helping robots walk & grip ...

Are you interested in participating in robotics research? The Assistive Robots and Accessibility (ARA) lab at UMass Lowell is looking for volunteers to participate in a study that explores the effects ...

Disability can arrive slowly or in an instant. One day you’re independent, verbal, mobile. The next, you’re navigating a ...