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Technology that moves – prosthetics from high-tech to everyday life
Modern prostheses and orthoses are becoming ever smarter and more intuitive thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and neurotechnology. What historical milestones actually preceded this development? And how do the latest high-tech assistive devices affect the everyday lives of people with disabilities? To what extent can technology help to increase participation and inclusion? An overview:
Personality
Customized vehicle solution for Kristina Vogel
Kristina Vogel, two-time Olympic gold medalist and 17-time world champion in track cycling, experienced a major turning point in 2018 when a training accident left her with a spinal cord injury. Since then, she has been using a wheelchair – and finding new ways to pursue mobility and freedom. Now, with a vehicle adapted by PARAVAN and Škoda Germany, she continues her path toward greater autonomy.
Personality
Miriam Langhoff – That's how she rolls
Miriam Langhoff loves her colorful life and is actively committed to inclusion and social cohesion with her project "EinBlick". In the REHACARE eMag, she talks about the daily challenge of leaving her comfort zone and why genuine dialog is the key to more togetherness.
Lifestyle
MotionBlocks makes VR games easier for all to access
Virtual reality (VR) offers experiences and social interaction, but many VR games rely on large physical movements – something not all users can perform. A team of researchers has now addressed this gap by developing MotionBlocks, a tool that adapts VR games to users with limited mobility. Players can customize in-game controls to match their physical abilities.
