Berlin Exoskeleton Raises Inclusion Debate
Rise-Exo-One", an exoskeleton developed at the Technical University of Berlin, is tested by a paraplegic woman, Jessica Dibady, revealing both the potential and the controversies surrounding exoskeletons' role in inclusion for the approximately 140,000 people with paraplegia in Germany.
Berlin Exoskeleton Raises Inclusion Debate
Rise-Exo-One", an exoskeleton developed at the Technical University of Berlin, is tested by a paraplegic woman, Jessica Dibady, revealing both the potential and the controversies surrounding exoskeletons' role in inclusion for the approximately 140,000 people with paraplegia in Germany.
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44% Bias Score
AI Exoskeletons Debut at Mount Tai, Aiding Hikers and Addressing China's Aging Population
AI-powered exoskeletons debuted at Mount Tai in China on January 29, 2024, assisting over 200 hikers during a trial, highlighting the potential of robotic assistance for an aging population and demonstrating a solution to aid in strenuous physical activities.
AI Exoskeletons Debut at Mount Tai, Aiding Hikers and Addressing China's Aging Population
AI-powered exoskeletons debuted at Mount Tai in China on January 29, 2024, assisting over 200 hikers during a trial, highlighting the potential of robotic assistance for an aging population and demonstrating a solution to aid in strenuous physical activities.
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44% Bias Score
AI in US Schools: Assisting Students with Disabilities
US schools are exploring the use of AI to assist students with disabilities, leveraging tools like text-to-speech and AI-powered programs to overcome learning barriers; however, concerns exist regarding potential over-reliance and the need to ensure skill development.
AI in US Schools: Assisting Students with Disabilities
US schools are exploring the use of AI to assist students with disabilities, leveraging tools like text-to-speech and AI-powered programs to overcome learning barriers; however, concerns exist regarding potential over-reliance and the need to ensure skill development.
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32% Bias Score
Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign
Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.
Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign
Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.
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48% Bias Score
Meta's Brain2Qwerty: Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface Achieves Text Translation from Brain Signals
Meta's Brain2Qwerty, a non-invasive brain-computer interface tested on 35 volunteers in Spain, translates brain signals into text with varying accuracy depending on the imaging technology used (MEG achieving 32% CER, EEG 67%), showcasing a potential leap forward in assistive communication.
Meta's Brain2Qwerty: Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface Achieves Text Translation from Brain Signals
Meta's Brain2Qwerty, a non-invasive brain-computer interface tested on 35 volunteers in Spain, translates brain signals into text with varying accuracy depending on the imaging technology used (MEG achieving 32% CER, EEG 67%), showcasing a potential leap forward in assistive communication.
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36% Bias Score
German Insurance Delays Assistive Device for Disabled Child
Korbinian, a nonverbal child in Germany, was denied a replacement speech computer by his insurance company despite a doctor's prescription, highlighting systemic issues faced by families of disabled children in accessing necessary assistive devices, despite ongoing political efforts for reform.
German Insurance Delays Assistive Device for Disabled Child
Korbinian, a nonverbal child in Germany, was denied a replacement speech computer by his insurance company despite a doctor's prescription, highlighting systemic issues faced by families of disabled children in accessing necessary assistive devices, despite ongoing political efforts for reform.
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60% Bias Score
AI in Education: Helping Students with Disabilities, While Addressing Ethical Concerns
US schools are exploring AI's role in assisting students with disabilities, prompting discussions on ethical use and educational impact, with concerns about over-reliance and cheating, but also recognition of AI's potential to level the playing field.
AI in Education: Helping Students with Disabilities, While Addressing Ethical Concerns
US schools are exploring AI's role in assisting students with disabilities, prompting discussions on ethical use and educational impact, with concerns about over-reliance and cheating, but also recognition of AI's potential to level the playing field.
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36% Bias Score