Electric device
10 solutions
Electric device
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Paralyzed man builds devices to help get wheelchairs out of the car
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Traveling
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Memory loss
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Neurology
Orthopedics
United Kingdom
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697
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10587
Father creates air purifier to help his son breathe easier
VENTILATION
(SELF)-CARE: HYGIENE: Maintaining personal hygiene
Asthma
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Strategy/Tip
Difficulty breathing deeply
Nasal congestion
Dry cough
Stridor/wheezing.
Shortness of breath
Improving respiratory function
Alleviating Allergies
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
General and Family Medicine
Immuno-allergology
Pneumology
United States
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694
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Man adapts PlayStation controller for boy with cerebral palsy
Video gaming
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Sleep disturbances
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Neurology
United States
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645
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Boy builds device to help people with poor grip brush their teeth
Grip
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
Polyarthritis
Gout
Hand Deformity
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Difficulty walking or moving
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Joint deformity
Joint redness or warmth
Muscle twitching
Muscle aches or weakness
Joint pain or swelling
Swollen or painful joints
Swelling or inflammation
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
General and Family Medicine
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
United States
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Polio victim invents special scooter
Driving
Polio
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Restoring mobility
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Pediatrics
Israel
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Canan Dagdeviren creates a wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier.
CAREGIVING
Breast Cancer
AI algorithm
3d Printed
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
Promoting self-management
To implement a diagnostic tool
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
General and Family Medicine
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Medical Oncology
United States
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518
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Dad created homemade communication board for son with autism
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David Utley a former smoker created - Pivot - breath sensor and companion app to help quit smoking.
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Zed - a new baby sleep aider created by weary dads
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Arthritis patient creates the Uccello Kettle, a solution designed to assist people with disabilities to handle boiling water safely.
Cooking
(SELF)-CARE: EATING: Eating independently.
Arthritis
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Muscle weakness
Limited range of motion
Muscle pain or stiffness
Reduced grip force (grip)
Loss of muscle coordination
Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle twitching
Promoting self-management
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Rheumatology
Australia
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