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Young entrepreneur Dhanvin Ganeshkumar, dressed in a suit, presents on a stage at SXSW EDU. Behind him, a presentation slide for his solution, "Swype," shows its two components: "wave" for gesture control to navigate tabs and "voiceOS" for voice commands to perform tasks like searching Google or saving files.

July 23, 2025 0

Swype AI: High Schooler Develops AI App That Turns Your Hand into a Computer Mouse

Discover Swype AI, an app by teen inventor Dhanvin Ganeshkumar. Using predictive AI, it offers smooth, gesture-based computer control for users with motor disabilities like Parkinson's, arthritis, and ALS. [...]

Benjamin Segal, MD, Andrew Jerome, PhD and Andrew Sas, MD, PhD, wearing white lab coats standing in what appears to be a research laboratory. They are positioned in front of laboratory shelving containing various supplies and equipment. All three are smiling at the camera, and there are Ohio State University logos visible on their lab coats.

March 6, 2025 0

Breakthrough in Nerve Regeneration Offers New Hope for Neurological Conditions

Discover how researchers at Ohio State University have found white blood cells capable of regrowing nerve fibers. Dr. Benjamin Segal's groundbreaking study offers new hope for treating previously irreversible neurological conditions through innovative cell therapy approaches. [...]

The image features an individual in a wheelchair using a specialized treadmill designed for wheelchair users, called the Wheely-X. The user, who is bald and wearing glasses along with a sleeveless sports top, is in motion, with one arm extended backward, suggesting dynamic movement. In front of him, there is a tablet mounted on a stand, likely displaying an app or game that interacts with the treadmill. The treadmill itself has bright orange stripes on a dark surface, which contrasts with the minimalist and bright background of the room. This setup appears to be designed for both exercise and entertainment, potentially for use in a home or a rehabilitation center.

January 21, 2024 0

Wheely-X: A Revolutionary Exercise and Gaming Device for Wheelchair Users

Discover the Wheely-X, the latest exercise innovation for wheelchair users, combining a specialized treadmill with gaming for an engaging workout experience. [...]

November 20, 2023 0

Transforming Home Care: Stretch, the Breakthrough Robot, Empowers People with Disabilities to Reconnect and Thrive

In 2010, Henry Evans, who became quadriplegic after a stroke-like attack, saw the PR2 robot on TV and [...]

A child seen using an AAC app on a tobii device with a stylus.

November 18, 2023 0

Empowering Voices: How Tobii’s Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology Transforms Lives

Assistive technology, often overlooked in the gadget ecosystem, plays a crucial role in enhancing the lives [...]

Honda employees posing with the UNI-ONE.

November 5, 2023 3

Introducing UNI-ONE: A Revolutionary Hands-Free Mobility Device Redefining Independence and Joy for Diverse Users

More than 12% of American adults face difficulties walking or climbing stairs due to disabilities, relying on [...]

Lance Carr sitting in front of his gaming computer

May 31, 2023 0

Project Gameface Is Google’s Hands Free Gaming Mouse Designed To Make Gaming More Accessible

Project Gameface is a promising new project by Google that is designed to make gaming more accessible in the [...]

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