Artificial Vision
OrCam is a novel assistance device for the visually impaired and the blind. It’s a glasses-mounted sensor that harnesses the power of Artificial Vision to compensate for lost sight. The sensor sees what’s in front of…
Aging and Brain Science
This article explores aging and brain science, with a look at advances in neural engineering research. It is based on my interview with Dr. Metin Akay, Founding Chairman of the new Biomedical Engineering Department and the…
Don’t Look Back – the inspiring story of Danny & Shelly
Danny Long became a 24×7 caretaker for his wife, Shelly, after a botched spinal cord operation in 2008. The surgery was supposed to improve the failing sense of touch in her hands and feet, but instead…