Boarding Soon: Wheelchairs on Commercial Aircraft There have been efforts to make positive changes for flying with a wheelchair with input from consumer groups like the Paralyzed Veterans of America and United Spinal, as well as several airlines, RESNA, in-cabin manufacturers, and governmental agencies. 2022-12-07 Keep Reading
LUCI Enables Semi-Autonomous Robotic Wheelchair Controls Dr. Argall's research combines artificial intelligence, rehabilitation robotics, and machine learning. One of the argallab's projects is to research and develop a semi-autonomous robotic wheelchair. The goal is to have robotic autonomy work in collaboration with the person in the wheelchair. For the last 10 years, Dr. Argall's team has had to cobble together various sensors, computer interfaces, and circuit boards to be able to read the information needed for the autonomy algorithms. 2022-12-02 Keep Reading
When Is the Right Time to Prescribe a Walking Frame? As a pediatric physiotherapist, one of the most frequent questions parents ask me is, "Is my child going to walk?" Naturally, it's up there as one of the most emotive topics. The dream of seeing their child take their first steps is something that all parents hope to witness. It's a highly emotive topic for us physiotherapists, too. 2022-02-24 Keep Reading
Who Needs Anterior Head Supports? Head supports come in a range of shapes, sizes, and configurations. A well-designed head support provides comfort, stability, and alignment of the head and neck, enabling socialization and communication whilst keeping the airway safe for breathing and swallowing. 2022-01-31 Keep Reading
How to Select a Dependent Mobility Device: Reviewing Options As babies grow into toddlers, preschoolers, children, and through adolescence, the decision between a dependent and independent mobility device for an individual with disabilities can become a bit more complex. In this post, we are going to take a closer look at the two categories of dependent mobility devices that can fall under the umbrella of complex rehab technology (CRT): adaptive strollers and manual wheelchairs. 2021-12-22 Keep Reading