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February 2023: Auxiliary means from the 3D printer
28.02.2023
3D printing has not only transformed many consumer goods businesses or even the construction industry in recent years! The supply of medical aids has also become much more flexible thanks to modern 3D printers. Find out how this has affected the supply of prostheses and orthoses, for example, in February's Topic of the Month.
envato/LightFieldStudios
January 2023: Dementia - aids and activities for everyday life
13.02.2023
The diagnosis of dementia hits those affected hard, as there is currently no cure for the disease. However, with the help of a good therapy that provides many incentives and the right aids, dementia can be alleviated for those affected and their relatives.
Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann
Review of the forum presentations at REHACARE
12.12.2022
Exciting products and many presentations could be experienced at the expert forum PRODUCTS & NEWS @REHACARE and at the TREFFPUNKT REHACARE 2022. We have summarized what there was to discover in a review of the forums.
Rido81
Brilliantly digital: tech applications in physio and rehab
12.10.2022
Increasingly, manufacturers are offering digital solutions for different needs in the fields of rehabilitation and physiotherapy – be it customized training programs or fun exercise games. In this Topic of the Month, you can find out what innovative options are already available today and what can still be expected for the future.
Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann
September 2022: REHACARE highlights in 2022
12.09.2022
It's finally that time again, REHACARE 2022 will take place live on site again! The joy is equally great among visitors and exhibitors, finally assistive devices can be tried out again and personal conversations can take place. Since we know that you can hardly wait to visit the trade fair, we have summarized some highlights for you in the Topic of the Month!
Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann
REHACARE highlights in 2022
12.09.2022
It's finally that time again, REHACARE 2022 will take place live on site again! The joy is equally great among visitors and exhibitors, finally assistive devices can be tried out again and personal conversations can take place. Since we know that you can hardly wait to visit the trade fair, we have summarized some highlights for you in the Topic of the Month!
Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann
August 2022: No way too far – mobile by car
29.08.2022
Not everyone likes cars and for some they are an environmental sin. But for people with disabilities, they can be helpful and represent mobility, participation and new opportunities. After all, anyone with a mobility impairment doesn't always want to be dependent on others. In the Topic of the Month, we show examples of vehicle conversions that provide more freedom.
Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann
July 2022: Exoskeletons for prevention and therapy
28.07.2022
Exoskeletons are constantly evolving and are increasingly finding their way into prevention and therapy. In this month's Topic of the Month, we look at how they help protect people from physical harm at work and how they can be used in therapy!
Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann
June 2022: Daily living aids for people with disabilities
13.07.2022
Reaching for a bottle and opening it when you're thirsty or quickly making a sandwich when you're hungry. What many people take for granted can be a problem for people with disabilities. In these situations, analog or digital daily living aids can be used to maintain independence. Read more about this in the Topic of the Month!
Messe Düsseldorf, Constanze Tillmann
Daily living aids for people with disabilities
27.06.2022
Reaching for a bottle and opening it when you're thirsty or quickly making a sandwich when you're hungry. What many people take for granted can be a problem for people with disabilities. In these situations, analog or digital daily living aids can be used to maintain independence. Read more about this in the Topic of the Month!
Timo Hermann | Gesellschaftsbilder.de
May 2022: Leisure, sports and travel
27.05.2022
For most people, the thought of water is associated with relaxation. A day at or on the sea, boating, swimming or water sports. But what of this is possible if you are in a wheelchair, for example? We can reveal a few things. Read more in our Topic of the Month!
envato/twenty20photos
April 2022: A new generation and sustainability
28.04.2022
Sustainability is not a luxury that companies can take up for the sake of a better image. It is necessary to implement sustainable goals quickly in order to put a stop to climate change. But what can be done in the assistive technology industry, which often relies on plastic and disposable products? And are startups ahead of established companies here? Read more in the Topic of the Month.
PantherMedia / Youzhny
March 2022: Adaptive fashion and care textiles
24.03.2022
When it comes to fashion, tastes differ, but actually everyone attaches importance to clothing that fits well and comfortably! But to find clothes that fit is sometimes not so easy.
PantherMedia / BrunoWeltmann
February 2022: Living – accessible and smart
28.02.2022
How does accessible living work? What do you have to pay attention to? These are important questions that young people (should) ask themselves, for example, if they are planning to build a single-family home. Read more about this in the Topic of the Month February.
PantherMedia/belahoche
January 2022: Product development in the assistive technology industry
24.01.2022
What does it take to develop a really good auxiliary mean? First-hand feedback – from those who use it regularly! Through those experiences, a company benefits from the knowledge of its customers and can incorporate it into the development of its products. Read more in our Topic of the Month.
PantherMedia/belahoche
Product development in the assistive technology industry
24.01.2022
What does it take to develop a really good auxiliary mean? First-hand feedback – from those who use it regularly! Through those experiences, a company benefits from the knowledge of its customers and can incorporate it into the development of its products.
Zahout-Heil
SmAccLab: Smart auxiliary means for everyone
28.05.2019
Accessible and realistic – that’s how auxiliary aids should be in the eyes of Professor Carsten Zahout. Students at the Smart Accessibility Laboratory (SmAccLab) are working on technical solutions that fulfill these requirements and lead to increased participation for people with disabilities. REHACARE.com found out how product engineering and inclusion join forces.
ichó systems - icho-systems.de
"ichó brings people with and without dementia together and provides a way to share stories, experiences, and impressions."
22.04.2018
Like the golden sphere in the fairy tale of the Frog King, ichó (Greek for echo) is meant to bring back lost motor skills and cognitive functions to people with dementia. The project of four former graduates of the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences aims to offer individual support through a person’s favorite music or fairy tale.
HelpCamps
HelpCamps: "Making assistive technology faster, more affordable and personalized"
23.11.2017
In accordance with the slogan "Nothing about us without us", the HelpCamps project aims at developing and implementing concepts and ideas together. To make this a reality, people with disabilities, companies from the assistive technology, care and assistance sectors, as well as stakeholders in the so-called maker movement and researchers, are brought together to network during various events.
MPI-INF/MMeyer
Will software automatically describe movie plots in the near future?
18.07.2016
In order to understand the plot of a movie an audio version is very helpful for visually impaired people. Authors watch the whole movies and describe what happens in each scene. But wouldn’t it be possible for a computer software to do this kind of work? Researchers work on developing a program which automatically generates movie descriptions and reads them out.