Tag: #136

People with disabilities can find tailored physical exercise. Meanwhile, a Dutch charity is installing multi-functional clubhouses at sports areas inside refugee camps. The buildings were designed by an architecture firm and are housed inside transportable shipping containers. Inside are shelves with sports equipment, alongside WiFi hubs, power outlets and a fridge. Electricity comes through solar panels on the roof....

A new agency represents models and performers with both visible and invisible disabilities. And now a British startup is supporting people with special cognitive capabilities through a new online platform developed to help those with autism, ADHD or dyslexia find the right job. Because neurodivergent employees can provide a unique outlook with their approach to problem-solving and innovation. Businesses...

A robot could make old clothes fashionable again. With unused and depreciated work materials or equipment, however, things are a little harder. Still, functional objects are worth something. Which is why a French startup is providing companies with platforms for reuse. Listed on an internal online portal, employees can loan these objects or exchange them for something else. Points...

Laser light can help wounds heal. For some people with epilepsy, light sensitivity plays a decisive role - especially when watching TV, playing video games or using smartphones. Attacks are often triggered by flashing or flickering lights. A British research team has developed a dual-layer liquid crystal lens to repel lightwaves in the highly triggering 660-720nm range. Their prototype,...

A sensor system makes brackish water fit for consumption at all times. In Holland, a startup has developed a smart device to monitor water stored in reservoirs. Sensors measure water quality and consumption while an algorithm analyses the data. If the quality is compromised, unusual amounts of water are taken or the fill level is low, tank owners are...

A new film knows when food goes off. Now, a startup from Hungary has come up with a solution for companies and their biological waste. Instead of winding up on the rubbish tip and creating greenhouse gases, the waste can be composted on site. It's done by a device resembling a mini kettle barbecue. Employees are incentivised to use the...

When it comes to translating sign language, a glove provides a helping hand. In Georgia, a female founder is taking a more playful approach to teaching the language. Her startup’s app features a glowing figure who takes deaf people and their families on a journey into a magical world. Thanks to animations and interactions with the character, those with...