Neuroscience
AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, study finds
Artificial intelligence, coupled with data from an iPad coloring game, could assist in early diagnosis of autism, a new USC study shows.
Dec 20, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Better cancer diagnosis thanks to digital 3D images
It all started with an innocuous question at the start of Francesca Catto's doctoral thesis: Wouldn't it be nice if tissue samples could be colored and digitally displayed as a 3D image? For more than 100 years, histology, ...
Oct 24, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Human-following robots have potential to promote healthy aging, study shows
Newcastle University research has shown that human-following robots can support the mobility and well-being of older people.
Aug 30, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Care robots: Ethical perceptions and acceptance
Countries like Japan are experiencing declining birth rates and an aging population. The increased burden of care for this aging population may lead to a shortage of caregivers in a decade's time. Thus, the recruitment and ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exploring the use of robots to guide loving-kindness and walking meditation practices
Meditation practices can often positively influence the lives of practitioners, for instance, improving their emotional well-being, reducing stress levels and increasing their focus on daily activities. While some meditators ...
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Exploring the potential of the seal-like Paro robot in an elderly care setting
In recent years, many roboticists and psychologists have been assessing the value of social robots as companions and assistants for older adults. Although some findings suggest that they could be useful, so far, they have ...
Biomedical technology
Social robots have potential to supplement stuttering treatment
Social robots that interact with humans could be a promising new addition to current treatment tools for people who stutter, according to a recent study looking at how the high-tech helpers might be used in clinics.
Oct 21, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Meet Orbit, the interactive robot that looks to help children with autism spectrum disorders develop social skills
"Hey there. Allow me to introduce you to your new companion, Orbit, a robot you can play with and listen to. Not only can Orbit hear you, they can feel you too."
Sep 23, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Technology boosts psychosocial well-being of people with dementia
The Ph.D. research of Yuan Feng focuses on promoting the well-being of a vulnerable population in our society—people with dementia—using interactive technologies. Collaborating with the Vitalis Berckelhof, a Dutch residential ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Robotic dogs and laughter therapy: Combating loneliness and isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people—particularly the elderly—cope with loneliness and social isolation while social distancing, say researchers at the University ...
Feb 17, 2021
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