According to data reports from the pilot program with NYSOFA, ElliQ was able to reduce loneliness by 95% in older adults using the platform.
Soft robotic wearable restores arm function for people with ALS
Researchers developed a sensor system that detects residual movement of an arm and calibrates the appropriate pressurization of the balloon actuator to move the person’s arm smoothly and naturally.
Hello Robot earns $2.5M grant from National Institute of Health
The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institute of Health, awarded Hello Robot with an approximately $2.5 million grant.
Intuition Robotics launches ElliQ 2.0 and companion app
Intuition Robotics launched an updated version of its digital care companion for aging adults, that includes hardware and software updates, called ElliQ 2.0.
Video podcast episode featuring interview with Tatum Robotics founder
This special video podcast episode features an American Sign Language translated edition of The Robot Report Podcast episode 98, an interview with Tatum Robotics founder Samantha Johnson.
CIONIC brings in $12.5M for bionic clothing
CIONIC, a bionic clothing company, brought in $12.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $23 million.
ETH Zurich develops wearable muscles
Myoshirt is a soft exoskeleton that supports the upper body while the user moves their arms.
Intuition Robotics partners with NY State Office for the Aging
ElliQ is a robotic companion designed specifically for aging adults that suffer from loneliness or social isolation.
Fourier Intelligence raises $62M for healthcare robotics
The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and included support from Saudi Aramco P7 Venture Fund and the Yuanjing Vision Plus Capital.
ReStore exo-suit donated by ReWalk to support stroke survivors at Brooks Rehabilitation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the need for innovative systems for stroke rehabilitation, said ReWalk Robotics, which donated a ReStore exo-suit to Brooks Rehabilitation.
Phoenix Instinct team wins $1M first prize in Toyota Mobility Unlimited Challenge
Phoenix Instinct, one oof the five finalists in the Mobility Unlimited Challenge run by the Toyota Mobility Foundation and Nesta Challenges,
BIONIK Laboratories applies robotics, AI, and data analysis to neurological rehabilitation
BIONIK Laboratories, which provides three InMotion therapeutic robots for neurological rehabilitation and the InMotion Connect data management system, is an example of how developers of assistive technology can work with hospitals.
PTR Robots announces mobile robot for both lifting and rehabilitating patients
PTR Robots, a unit of “venture factory” Blue Ocean Robotics, said its mobile system can reduce strain on caregivers and aid with both lifting and rehabilitating patients.
‘Venture factory’ Blue Ocean Robotics raises funding, closes Suitable Technologies acquisition
Blue Ocean Robotics, whose venture factory develops service robots based on common technologies and then spins off units for commercialization, has raised close to $20 million and acquired the Beam telepresence robot.
Robotic textiles developed at Wyss Institute could enable mechanotherapies
A new smart fabric that can be inflated and deflated by temperature-dependent liquid-vapor phase changes could enable a new range of mechanotherapeutic and industrial applications.
Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum 2020 announces call for presentations
The second annual Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum is seeking expert speakers to share their insights and experiences around developing assistive, medical, and surgical systems.
KOMPAÏ Robotics releases robot designed for information, walking assistance
The Kompaï-3 mobile robot is designed to be modular and can assist healthcare personnel and the aging with mobility, social engagement, and more, said KOMPAÏ Robotics.
Children with autism could benefit from USC assistive robot
USC researchers developed personalized learning robots for children with autism and studied whether they could autonomously gauge the child’s engagement in long-term therapeutic interventions.
Robotic rehabilitation and assistive technologies to revolutionize physiotherapy
As global demand for robotic rehabilitation and assistive technologies grows, developers must be aware of emerging applications. Transparency Market Research offers examples of areas of interest.
How Harmonic Bionics designs lightweight, upper-body exoskeletons
In human anatomy, the shoulder presents one of the most challenging and complex physical problems for physicians and therapists. Shoulders and their intricate anatomical patterns also provide a unique test for developers of exoskeletons, who need to keep their units light and compact while incorporating an extensive range of movement. Those were the challenges faced…
Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum Call for Speakers Ends Aug. 7
The Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum, which is produced by WTWH Media and The Robot Report, is looking for speakers to share their expertise on the design, development, and manufacture of commercial healthcare robotics systems.
WTWH Media Announces Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum
Inaugural conference and expo addressing healthcare robotics engineering challenges co-locates with DeviceTalks, a leading technical and business development event for the medical device sector. Business-to-Business publisher WTWH Media has announced the launch of the Healthcare Robotics Engineering Forum, an international conference and expo focused on easing, speeding and improving the design, development and manufacture of…