Enter robots, slowly
Article Abstract:
Dean Kamen has invented a robotic gyro-balanced wheelchair that can rear up on two wheels, navigate uneven terrain and climb stairs while keeping the occupant stable. It uses three Pentium microcomputers in making corrective actions when an error has been detected.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
Innovations, Transportation, Wheelchairs, Robotics, Paralytics
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Steps to recovery
Article Abstract:
Researchers are exploring methods of coaxing spinal nerve regrowth. The key is x-ray treatment, which eliminates specialized nervous system cells that propel to an injury site and cause incidental damage.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Nervous system, Nerve regeneration, Regeneration (Biology), Nerve growth factor, Nerves, Spinal, Spinal nerves
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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