Fast, Flexible And Strong: Building Better Automated Workplace Assistants Jul 24, 2009
In addition to reducing the operator s physical effort, the welding gun uses optical sensors to provide intuitive, tactile feedback. Levizzari explains that in many manufacturing operations, for example building a car, welds have to be made at precise locations, some of which may be out of sight and can only be reached in a particular way. (Science Daily)
Walking while asleep Jul 22, 2009
Several general measures can be taken by someone affected by somnambulism which includes getting sufficient sleep and avoiding any precipitating factors like visual, tactile or auditory stimuli just before bedtime. To reduce the likelihood of injury, remove obstacles and sharp objects from the bedroom and avoid bunk beds. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Blind Can Take Wheel With Newly Designed Vehicle Jul 17, 2009
As a result, the team developed non-visual interface technologies, including a vibrating vest for feedback on speed, a click counter steering wheel with audio cues, spoken commands for directional feedback, and a unique tactile map interface that utilizes compressed air to provide information about the road and obstacles surrounding the vehicle. Riccobono knows of mock ups and non-working "blind driver car" set-ups from the past, but says this is the first working vehicle to put the blind and... (Science Daily)
Laboring without the labor bed: It's a good thing Jul 7, 2009
Hodnett devised a set of simple, but radical modifications to the standard hospital labour room, with the intention of surrounding the women and their caregivers with specific types of auditory, visual and tactile stimuli. "The removal of the standard hospital bed sent a message that this was not the only place a woman could labour," says Hodnett. (EurekAlert!)
Will iPhones Get Tactile Feedback, Fingerprint ID? Jul 3, 2009
Will iPhones Get Tactile Feedback, Fingerprint ID. Article:Will iPhones Get Tactile Feedback, Fingerprint ID ... DTL Article:Will iPhones Get Tactile Feedback, Fingerprint ID. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
'Mixed Reality' Human Helps Medical Students Learn To Do Intimate Exams Jun 30, 2009
The interaction is unscripted, but it follows a typical pattern for a woman s visit and examination with both verbal and tactile challenges for the medical students. The student must tease out Jones medical history, listen to her concerns and respond to her questions. (Science Daily)
Link Between Light Touch And Merkel Cells Solves 100-year Mystery Jun 25, 2009
Merkel cells are not limited to fingertips or lips, where tactile sensitivity is highest. They are also found in hairier parts of human skin as well as on the bodies of all vertebrates, from fish to primates. (Science Daily)
The Case For an iPhone 3GS 'B' Jun 24, 2009
In fact, it's probably just about as good as you can get with a non-tactile 3 ... Because the iPhone lacks tactile feedback, it requires its user's full attention and can never be as easy to type on as the somewhat bulky BlackBerry Bold with its big QWERTY keyboard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Family has come to accept autism through children's experiences Jun 17, 2009
Greta wrote on Jun 15, 2009 4:10 PM:" We used sensory motor integration therapy on our son Alex with all the tactile issues he had. Occupational therapy helped him use a pencil, use a computer mouse, tie shoes and ride a bike! ". MomOf3 wrote on Jun 15, 2009 2:41 PM:" I am glad to see that this article was written. I think the more awareness we can get out there the better. As a mom with an autistic son, I definitely know what it is like to deal with the many overly emotional times these... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
What the way you hold a glass says about your personality May 30, 2009
He is inclined to be possessive, and can be tactile with his female companions. THE JACK-THE-LAD. (BBC News -- Science)
Stretching Your Mouth Affects What You Hear May 29, 2009
based speech center Haskins Laboratories, has been studying for years the relation between speech and the somatosensory system, the network of receptors in skin and muscle that report information on tactile stimuli to the brain. In his most recent study, , he and two Haskins colleagues found that subjects heard words differently when their mouths were stretched into different positions. (Scientific American)
9Boys vs. Girls: Who's Harder to Raise» May 24, 2009
That means a girl is likely to respond better to discipline strategies such as praise or warnings like "Don't do that" or "Use your words." "Boys tend to be more tactile they may need to be picked up and plunked in a time-out chair," Gurian says. They're also less verbal and more impulsive, he adds, which is especially evident in the toddler and preschool years. (Fox News)
Being blind, 'you have to be adventurous' May 14, 2009
The organization's International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind in Baltimore, Maryland, has nearly every tactile and speech output technology available for blind people to learn how to use ... The device electrically stimulates the tactile receptors on the tongue ... Since paper bills have no obvious tactile indicators, blind individuals can ask for their money bill by bill at the bank and fold it in different ways to know what they're getting, Pinon said. (CNN -- Health)
What to Wear to a Pilates Class May 4, 2009
In addition, many Pilates instructors give tactile cues as part of their teaching - it may be more comfortable to wear a top that covers the shoulder blades, upper back, and midriff, to avoid an instructor's hands on clammy skin. T-shirts work well, as long as they're form-fitting enough to stay put in upside-down exercises. (Suite101.com)
Lasers Used To Induce Gamma Brain Waves In Mice May 2, 2009
They found that the brain's response to a tactile stimulus was greater or smaller depending on exactly where the stimulus occurred within the oscillation cycle. "It supports the idea that these synchronous oscillations are important for controlling how we perceive stimuli," says Moore. (Science Daily)
Literacy clinic offered for summer learners May 2, 2009
Multi-sensory learning employs visual, auditory and tactile methods simultaneously to enhance learning and memory, the press release says. The key to effective learning is having the student process with multiple senses at the same time. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Breast Cancer hospital acquires modern detection machine Apr 28, 2009
Dr Ian Finlayson, Chief Executive Officer of Medical Tactile Imaging of Australia and Newzealand, Manufacturers of the machine, said two years of clinical trials of "SureTouch" in the USA and funded by the National Institute of Health, has proven it is more than 94 per cent accurate in recognising malignant tumours in both dense and fatty breast tissue. He said the technology had added up to what already existed adding that, it had brought immense relief to modern medicine and women since they... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Risk of vibration-induced vascular injuries linked to vibration frequency differences Apr 20, 2009
Workers also may experience reductions in tactile sensitivity, grip strength, and/or manual dexterity. Earlier studies have shown that risk goes up with frequency and duration of exposure, although NIOSH studies are underway to determine why certain people appear more susceptible to shorter exposure durations. (EurekAlert!)
Companion Robots To Improve Elderly People’s Quality Of Life In Smart Homes Apr 17, 2009
Likewise, it integrates canals of haptic-type communication (tactile screen) and more natural ones, such as dialogue, facial expression or body movements. The environment-aware system has to have, likewise, recognition of verbal and non-verbal instructions, as well as processes of cognitive stimulation. (Science Daily)
Beef brisket? Check. Rabbit foot? Check. Let the manhunt begin Apr 17, 2009
It really is so simple: Men are tactile and visceral and visual. Men: They see it, they smell it, they touch it, they take it. (Globe and Mail)
Ten tips in a tech downturn Apr 7, 2009
As the bloom came off the internet rose, disgruntled US employees started some very tactile 360 degree feedback by returning after their redundancy interviews to shoot COOs and their kind. So the major thing I learnt from a downsizing situation was that when the going gets tough, it is time to move into a lockable office with a big window and your own fire escape stairs, just in case the gun-toting 360 feedbacker is headed your way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Now, intelligent car doors Apr 5, 2009
A team from vehicle manufacturer BMW and Technical University of Munich has come up with "haptic" -- a technology which gives tactile feedback -- doors that could cut both road injuries and repair bills, the 'New Scientist' reported. The current prototype looks like a normal car door, but an extra metal bar runs through its centre and connects to the car's frame between the hinges. (India Times, India)
Viewers Can Learn A Lot About Objects In Their Field Of Vision, Even Without Paying Attention Apr 1, 2009
The same could hold true with other sensory modalities, such as auditory or tactile, he said. It is conceivable that the brain has developed mechanisms to take advantage of the signals outside the spotlight of attention. (Science Daily)
The Hawthorne Effect Apr 1, 2009
The techniques of sensory integrative treatment include rubbing or brushing skin (using graded and tactile stimulation), balance exercises, exposure to soft music, and the use of weighted clothes, among other things. Does it work. (Slate)
Winchester High may be first to host mixed martial arts Mar 30, 2009
This tactile, cerebral quality is what hooked Weiner. Once, he was a voracious mainstream sports player - basketball, baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse. (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: NCT, March 27, 2009 Mar 27, 2009
Medici, in his letter, expresses delight in the ongoing school cuts as every day he drives by schools and 'all (he sees) is what looks like children of illegal Mexicans. Mr. Medici, your letter makes no sense. (North County Times)
TV crime drama compound highlights immune cells' misdeeds Mar 23, 2009
D. "For example, we have evidence that this technique can highlight inflamed tissue that is on the way to becoming cancerous but not yet discernible via visual or tactile inspection.". Piwnica-Worms, professor of radiology and of developmental biology, notes that cardiologists now believe immune inflammation is a key component that makes an arterial plaque dangerous. (EurekAlert!)
Novel Spinal Cord Stimulator Sparks Hope For Parkinson's Disease Treatment Mar 22, 2009
Researchers developed a prosthetic device that applies electrical stimulation to the dorsal column in the spinal cord, which is a main sensory pathway carrying tactile information from the body to the brain. The device was attached to the surface of the spinal cord in mice and rats with depleted levels of the chemical dopamine mimicking the biologic characteristics of someone with Parkinson's disease along with the impaired motor skills seen in advanced stages of the disease. (Science Daily)
New Parkinson's Treatment Shows Promise in Animals Mar 21, 2009
In the study, researchers implanted a device to stimulate the dorsal column of the rodents' spinal cords, which carry tactile signals to the brain. While the spinal cord stimulation did not rid the animals of all symptoms, the rodents were able to take 80 percent less medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Risk-free virtual anaesthetics Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 11:59 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. By John Rainsford Science reporter. (BBC News -- Science)
First Virtual Reality Technology To Let You See, Hear, Smell, Taste And Touch Mar 5, 2009
Tactile devices will provide touch. " A key objective will be to optimise the way all five senses interact, as in real life. The team also aim to make the Virtual Cocoon much lighter, more comfortable and less expensive than existing devices, as a result of the improved computing and electronics they develop. There has been considerable public debate on health & safety as well as on ethical issues surrounding Real Virtuality, since this kind of technology fundamentally involves immersing users... (Science Daily)
At Your Library: March on this month, strong girls Mar 4, 2009
CLEAR Wednesday March 4, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Playing his cards right Mar 3, 2009
The private business develops high-impact, tactile direct-marketing campaigns for customers ranging from Reader's Digest to Royal Bank of Canada. Innovative holds more than 10 trademarks and has five patents pending; three of the patents are for its EnviroCard. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
More of this story Mar 3, 2009
I love woodworking and I d like something more tactile than what I do now, he said. I grew up with boats and love sailing. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Sound-To-Vibration Devices To Aid Deaf People Mar 2, 2009
Tactile devices, which translate sound waves into vibrations that can be felt by the skin, can help overcome that obstacle by conveying nuances of speech that can't be gleaned from lip reading ... "Tactile devices can be several orders of magnitude cheaper than cochlear implants." ... Moallem and Charlotte Reed, senior research scientist in MIT's Research Laboratory of Electronics and leader of the project, say the software they are developing could be compatible with current smart phones,... (Science Daily)
RANDY MCCOY:Dyslexia expert joins staff of the Tupelo Public Schools Mar 2, 2009
Therefore, the district will continue to use visual, tactile, kinesthetic, auditory stimulation, and the most up-to-date methodologies in systematic and explicit ways to teach students to read. Our district remains student-centered and relentless in seeking this support for our students. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Researchers to help deaf 'hear' Mar 2, 2009
WASHINGTON: Researchers are working on tactile devices that can help the deaf to 'hear' -- through vibrations. Tactile devices translate sound waves into vibrations that allow the user to distinguish between vibratory patterns associated with different sound frequencies. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
VELscope System Called the World's Leading Oral Cancer Screening System Feb 28, 2009
In the words of Brian Hill, founder of the widely-respected Oral Cancer Foundation, "Simply stated, early detection is the key to higher survival rates. And the only way that can possibly happen is if dental practices step up and start making opportunistic, comprehensive oral cancer exams a mandatory part of their annual and even semi-annual exams." According to Mr. Hill, "The most essential step is a visual and tactile exam. When this exam is augmented by an adjunctive exam utilizing tissue... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ted Kliman; artist explored life's meaning in draped cloth Feb 26, 2009
Soon he was creating large paintings of cloth, which, by folding into soft, undulant swaths, he transformed into something almost tactile. The empty shawls had Hebrew and Yiddish lettering on them, and some referred to the Holocaust with names such as "Shoah Triptych" and "The Dance of Death." Later, he incorporated Christian icons into the shawls. (Boston Globe)
Photo Release -- MAKO Surgical Corp. Expands MAKOplasty(r) Partial Knee Resurfacing Capabilities With Next Generation Robotic Arm and Implants Feb 24, 2009
As surgeons use the robotic arm to resurface the knee for placement of the implants, RIO(tm) provides real-time inter-operative visual, tactile and auditory feedback, enabling a high level of precision and optimal positioning of the implants ... The MAKO RIO(tm) System (RIO(tm)) is a surgeon-interactive tactile platform that incorporates a robotic arm and patient-specific visualization technology and prepares the knee joint for the insertion and alignment of MAKO's resurfacing implants through a... (Primezone Releases)
Circus turns touchy-feely for sight-impaired kids Feb 24, 2009
"Because of her visual impairment anything that is highly tactile and brightly colored helps out a lot," Masta said. Her daughter weighed 1 pound, 1 ounce at birth and suffers from retinopathy of prematurity, a disease in which the small blood vessels in the back of the eye grow abnormally. (CNN)
Taking The Stress Out Of Magnetic Field Detection Feb 23, 2009
A non-mechanical haptic interface allows computer users to manipulate a three dimensional object on screen and receive immediate tactile response. . (Science Daily)
Top planner picks favorite buildings Feb 17, 2009
John Rahaim values texture in a building, the tactile qualities that reward close inspection and make a structure come alive. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Device allows smokers to enjoy smoking without problems Feb 13, 2009
When a person uses Njoy, the act of inhaling (smoking) produces the tactile and craving satisfactions traditional smokers seek, and triggers a vaporizing process that releases simulated smoke, which is actually a vapor mist that evaporates into the air within a few seconds. The benefits of this device are no first- or second-hand smoke, no carcinogens or tar, virtually odorless, non-flammable and convenient, satisfies nicotine cravings, "tobacco-like" taste with various flavors, replicates... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
MAKO Surgical Corp. to Present At the Canaccord Adams Musculoskeletal Conference Feb 13, 2009
The MAKO Tactile Guidance System(tm) (TGS(tm)) is a surgeon-interactive tactile platform that incorporates a robotic arm and patient-specific visualization technology and prepares the knee joint for the precise and consistently reproducible insertion and alignment of resurfacing implants through a minimal incision. This FDA-cleared TGS allows surgeons to provide a tissue-sparing, bone resurfacing procedure called MAKOplasty(r) to a large, yet underserved patient-specific population suffering... (Primezone Releases)
Journalists Vote Democratic: 1972-2004 Feb 8, 2009
So I think it's a very tactile experience of foreign policy. And I think the takeaway is that foreign policy has real-life consequences, and it's not something that is simply talked about at the Council on Foreign Relations or in the hearing rooms on Capitol Hill. (MediaResearch.org)
Hallucinations Are Rare Side Effects of ADHD Medications Feb 7, 2009
Visual or tactile sensations of bugs an uncommon, but possible, reaction, study finds ... "Patients and physicians should be aware that psychosis or mania arising during drug treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may represent adverse drug reactions, the study's authors wrote in the February issue Pediatrics. "These reactions are very rare," said Dr. Roy Boorady, director of the psychopharmacology service at the New York University Child Study Center in New York City. "We see a... (MEDLINEplus)
