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VR was first invented in 1968 by computer scientist Ivan Sutherland and his student Bob Sproull. However, it wasn’t until 2010, with the launch of the PC-connected Oculus Rift prototype, that it really took off as a commercially-viable idea. Since then, use of the technology has spread far and wide, including in one potentially unexpected [...]
AI is increasingly used in healthcare to diagnose and treat patients effectively. In terms of ageing population challenges, AI can help to ease the burden on healthcare settings as well as picking up any early warning signs. The latest innovations include those that aid diagnosis and prognosis, and enable older people to live longer, more [...]
Away from the mainstream success of FitBit, Apple Watch and co., the market for wearables targeted at ageing health challenges is growing rapidly. Agetech World looks at some of the devices and trends on the rise in this field. Fall detection devices As we age, we suffer more balance issues and become weaker, leading to falls. These falls [...]
