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A Kenyan nonprofit just opened Africa's first dedicated fund for assistive technology startups, investing $500,000 in entrepreneurs building life-changing tools for people with disabilities. In a continent where 200 million people need assistive devices but only 10% can access them, this fund treats disability innovation as the scalable business it truly is.
Engineers in China have created a wearable robot with two mechanical legs that walks behind you like a centaur, carrying heavy loads so you don't have to. The invention could help workers, hikers, and anyone who needs to transport heavy items across stairs and rough terrain.
A new mobility device uses lidar and cameras to help people navigate safely, stopping before collisions happen while keeping riders in control. At $7,500, it's bringing aerospace-grade safety to everyday movement.
Wearable robotics are moving from labs into everyday life, helping ordinary people walk farther and climb higher without exhausting themselves. Companies like Nike, Hypershell, and WIRobotics are bringing powered footwear and lightweight exoskeletons to hikers, older adults, and anyone who wants to move without wearing out.
An occupational therapy professor has spent 40 years creating over 2,000 assistive technology solutions, each costing less than five dollars. Her ingenious hacks help disabled people afford the tools they need to live independently.
A Bengaluru startup just launched sleek eyewear that reads text, recognizes faces, and identifies obstacles for people with complete vision loss. The glasses look like regular eyewear, ending the stigma of bulky assistive devices.