Additive Manufacturing Innovates for Lighter Robust Knee Brace
A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems has been developed by Singapore engineering firm Delsson, in…
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Eagle Protect Ranked in Top 200 Globally
Eagle Protect, with offices in New Zealand and the US, has been named a winner in the annual global Real Leaders Impact Awards. The…
Data Scientist Leading the Way with Machine Learning
Mitchell McCutcheon is Ryman Healthcare’s first Data Scientist, working on Ryman Healthcare’s innovative AI machine learning journey. “Ryman has a massive amount of data and…
Playing Around
Getting outside is just as important in youth as in old age, and that is why the senior exercise park research initiative began. Senior…
The New Rollz Flex 2 Rollator
Rollz International has launched the new Rollz Flex 2 rollator. Offering unmatched comfort, stability and design, Rollz’s newest rollator supports an active lifestyle without…
Amotto Discusses Changes to Village Aquatic Needs
Having worked with retirement villages through design, construction, implementation, assessment and compliance of their swimming and spa pool facilities, Amotto Consultancy Ltd has seen…
Making Accessibility Look Good
The lack of bathrooms designed to accommodate accessibility, not just in retirement villages, can largely be attributed to the assumption that accessible bathrooms must…
NASA-Originated Health Technology Arrives in NZ
The vulnerability of those in New Zealand’s aged-care and retirement facilities has been highlighted this past year. Leading New Zealand water solutions company, Big…
Effective Food Capturing with Obi Robot
Morton and Perry are stockists for a feeding robot to help residents become more independent. Obi is the first of its kind, revolutionary dining…
ATSNZ Disability Expo Opens
The ATSNZ (Assistive Technology Suppliers New Zealand) expo opened at Vodafone Event Centre yesterday. On display were the latest aids, equipment and assistive technology,…
Staircase Lift Transforms Access
This motorized step transforms a staircase into a lift to let you easily climb up the stairs. Meet the AL-SUS Step Lift, a vertical moving…
Challenging Assumptions About Disability
The Alinker is a revolution in walk assists. It is a three-wheeled self-propelled walking bike, designed for the user experience. The Alinker is a…