TECHNOLOGY AND DISABITIES by Claudia

luz pierna ortopedica

2023-07-26 18:47:06 UTC

A prosthetic leg is a medical device used to replace a leg that has been amputated due to injury, disease, or birth defect. The prosthetic leg is made up of several parts, including the stump, socket, knee joint, ankle, and foot.

how does it work?

Bionic legs, like any other bionic limb, usually work by detecting signals from the user's muscles. For example, when a person puts on their bionic leg and flexes the muscles above or below the limb, the sensors will react to cause the indicated movement.

pia brazo ortopedico

2023-07-26 18:48:54 UTC

The robotic arm provides tactile, visual, and auditory feedback to help the surgeon achieve the desired orientation, which can improve stability and mobility. Ask your surgeon if robotic orthopedic surgery would be a good option for your situation.

How does a mechanical arm prosthesis work?

The operation of a mechanical arm prosthesis is based on the extension of a garter through a harness for its opening and closing effected through the relaxation of the muscle respectively thanks to a spring and achieving a pressure force.

Smartwatches for visually impaired people

2023-07-26 18:51:35 UTC

Smartwatches for visually impaired people

From braille books and keyboards, now braille smartwatches are here to serve the people with visual impairments. It helps them to know the time in braille. Since connectivity is everything and connecting braille smartwatches with smart devices to receive messages, calls and notifications is something becoming more common nowadays.

Zari

Adaptive Keyboards (Isa sacone)

2023-07-26 18:56:22 UTC

Although there are several customized keyboards designed for the special needs of people with different types of impairments. Some keyboards have higher keys as compared to normal keys to make people find the keys easily. The raised keys help you avoid keystrokes and typos.

Keyboards for people with visual impairments look-alike braille keyboards. They are well versed with comfort, speed, and accuracy while preventing issues like strain. The assistive technology is employing its efforts to build smart keyboards with smart finger sensors.

clari and delfi: Gaspard mat

2023-07-26 19:05:25 UTC

The Gaspard Smart Mat helps a wheelchair user to make adjustments for lack of exercise or incorrect positioning.

Using an App on a smartphone, the data can be shared with carers and clinicians for optimising correct posture and minimising risk of pressure sores.

Cata con

2023-07-28 15:28:49 UTC

Adaptive Keyboards

Paula Lozada

2023-07-28 15:35:36 UTC

How does it work?
A seat with 4 wheels, which can be easily manipulated, directed and propelled by a patient after his medical discharge and after having a rehabilitation and training on how to use the wheelchair safely.

How does it work?
The two rear wheels help to provide stability, strength and are the ones that are propelled manually by the patient (in the case of manual chairs), while the 2 smaller front wheels serve to be able to give direction to the chair as decided by the patient. user.

LifewareIntegra

2023-07-28 15:46:42 UTC

It is software that gives people with motor disabilities the power to maintain control over the computer and have access to digital tools, all through head movements and facial expressions, which are read by gyroscopes and electrodes.
In turn, this tool manages to adapt to the needs of each user, achieving more efficient and personalized control.

Ine and Pipi

valen, sol and ana (va.so.na)

2023-07-28 15:52:40 UTC

A hearing aid is an electronic device that is worn inside or behind the ear. It amplifies certain sounds, and making them louder makes them easier to hear.

So, a person with hearing loss can hear more clearly, communicate better, and participate more fully in activities of daily living. Hearing aids can help many people hear better in quiet or noisy environments. However, only one in five people who would benefit from hearing aids actually use them.

isa scocco

2023-07-28 15:58:05 UTC

Robotic or bionic prostheses like this one use electrical energy that is originated in the muscle which is  connected to. Through electrodes implanted in the peripheral nerves, the prosthesis captures the signals that reach the brain and translates them into movements of the prosthesis.

Guada Caeiro

2023-07-28 16:02:47 UTC

As technology that helps people with disabilities, this keyboard is ideal for those who cannot type with their hands, but instead do it with their feet. The keys have a greater relief and are placed horizontally.

#6 BIGtrack Trackball:
The BIGtrack Trackball is a kind of mouse with a large size, which has a ball that tracks movements and has (2) buttons to avoid wrong clicks. If it is combined with a Sip/off switch or a Head Wand its functionality is elevated.

In turn, if for example you have tremors in your hands, this instrument will help you to reduce movements and you will be able to hit the net surfing.

What do you think of these technologies that help people with disabilities? Do any of them suit your needs or those of a family member? If so, do not hesitate to look for it and start improving your quality of life.

Seeing AI

2023-07-28 16:11:02 UTC

Seeing AI (free for iOS) – This app can narrate the world around you. Just point your phone or iPad camera at something, and Seeing AI will tell you out loud what it is. It can help to read the coin, the name of the colors and even to decipher the handwritten cursive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJhdgbRAilw