Chinese researchers develop flexible batteries that can be powered by sweat
As the world rushes to transition to a new energy economy, researchers are uncovering novel methods to harvest...
Toyota announces return of the stair-climbing iBOT wheelchair
This week Toyota revealed plans for its second generation iBOT prototype, a wheelchair so adaptable it allows people...
The ‘Carbon Black’ is the slickest wheelchair you’ve ever seen
Made from ultra-lightweight carbon fiber, the Carbon Black wheelchair is not just a piece of medical equipment;...
The World’s First Bionic Eye Implant Hits US Market Next Month
The world's first bionic eye is set to hit the US market next month! The Argus II is a retinal implant that helps...
New Biocompatible Electronic Devices Would Dissolve in the Body After Use
A collaboration between scientists at Tufts School of Engineering at the University of Illinois has led to the...
Portable Breast Scanner Detects Cancer in Real-Time Without X-Ray Radiation
Each year breast cancer claims the lives of 465,000 women around the world -- however this scourge can often be...