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Harvard’s robotic exoskeleton can improve walking, decrease falls in people with Parkinson’s

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If you follow the world of robotic exoskeletons with any frequency, you’re no doubt aware of the two primary categories. The first is aimed firmly at workers with strenuous or repetitive jobs such as lifting and transporting packages. The latter category is often the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Exploring Categories and Characteristics of Disabilities and Associated Barriers

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By shedding light on the categories and characteristics of disabilities, we can work towards dismantling barriers and creating a more inclusive society for everyone. Conditions like dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities fall under this category.

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Bolt to expand EV option in South Africa

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Estonian on-demand transport firm Bolt is set to roll out electric taxi options in South Africa four months after introducing e-bike food delivery services in the country. Bolt’s plan follows the introduction of a ‘green category’ – which lets riders hail an electric or a hybrid vehicle.

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Understanding DeafBlindness Disabilities: Categories, Characteristics,and Associated Barriers–Part 4

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In this installment, we focus on Deaf-Blindness disabilities, exploring the categories, characteristics, and barriers encountered by those living with Deaf-Blindness impairments. Transportation and Accessibility: Navigating public transportation and unfamiliar environments can be daunting for individuals with Deaf-Blindness.

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Understanding Visual Disabilities: Categories, Characteristics and Associated Barriers – Part 1

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In this installment, we focus on visual disabilities, exploring the categories, characteristics, and barriers encountered by those living with visual impairments. Categories of Visual Disabilities Low Vision People with low vision have a limited ability to see even with the aid of corrective lenses. Stay tuned for our next installment!

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Hear why AtoB calls itself Stripe for trucking on TechCrunch Live

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AtoB thinks it has the solution and CEO and co-founder Harshita Arora says the company is essentially Stripe for transportation. Forbes named her to its 2023 30 Under 30 list for the Manufacturing & Industry category. Trucking is a vital industry and yet the majority of operations are operating on outdated platforms. PT / 3 p.m.

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Long and winding railroad – heading for the cloud

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SAP customer Union Pacific Railroad operates across 23 states with 32,124 miles of track, transporting 8 million carloads of freight using 7,500 locomotives across 30,000 rail crossings and 16,700 bridges. To learn more about what Union Pacific accomplished to earn this prestigious award, please see their pitch deck.

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