Delft University of Technology

Development of prosthetic hands stagnated for 20 years: study

The development of body-powered prosthetic hands has stagnated for over twenty years. That is the main conclusion of a study by researchers from TU Delft and the University of Groningen into this type of prosthesis, which ...

Other created Jun 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In therapy with avatars

(PhysOrg.com) -- Combating phobias and psychotic disorders using virtual technology. This is what the work of TU Delft researcher Willem-Paul Brinkman involves. In the latest edition of Delft Outlook, TU Delft?s ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers design respirators for children with neuromuscular diseases

TU Delft is developing a special respirator for children with a neuromuscular disease. The Sporters in Actie foundation collected €100,000 for research on this breathing mask during the 'Greatest Golf Tournament ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researcher defines five-step approach to designing for children with autism

If designers want to develop effective products for children with autism, they first need to immerse themselves in the group they are targeting. This is the claim made by Helma van Rijn, who will be awarded ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0