DAEJEON, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A breakthrough in myoelectric sensor technology, capable of functioning efficiently amidst sweat and dead skin cells, has been developed for wearable robots used in rehabilitation treatments for the elderly, stroke survivors, and trauma patients. This technology was developed by a joint research team led by professors Jeong Jae-woong from the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — An international research consortium has proven that robots can be used in the effective rehabilitation of persons with cerebral palsy. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), which took part in the consortium, developed robot-based technology that can be used to conduct sense and movement training for persons [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a rehabilitation program using virtual reality (VR) to help stroke patients. Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital and biotech venture TechVillage Co. announced on Thursday that they had developed a program that can assist in the rehabilitation of stroke patients. As part of the [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Severance Hospital cardiologist Kang Seok-min and one of his former heart failure patients, Kim Soo-kyung, have developed a “smart recumbent bicycle” for rehabilitating patients with cardiopulmonary complications. Kang and Kim first came up with the idea two years ago. Kang provided his medical expertise while Kim, CEO of healthcare [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – A Seoul court on Monday began a rehabilitation process for STX Heavy Industries Co., South Korea’s key manufacturer of vessel engines and plants, after the financially strapped company applied for protection late last month. The Seoul Central District Court will proceed with a debt-restructuring receivership program to prevent the [...]
SEOUL, Feb.2 (Korea Bizwire) – Many individuals, especially young people, start their day by checking their cell phones to see if there are any missed calls or new messages. Workers read the news online during their commutes, and check their SNS accounts before going to bed. Smartphones have become a 24-hour necessity in life, but [...]