2017 Stanford Center on Longevity Chair Challenge Winner Announced
Congratulations to “Biza Chair” from the Centro Universitário Newton Paiva in Belo Horizonte, Brazil for winning the Chair Design Challenge!
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The 2016-2017 Chair Design Challenge
Congratulations to “Biza Chair” from the Centro Universitário Newton Paiva in Belo Horizonte, Brazil for winning the Chair Design Challenge!…Read more
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Uppo
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
A mobility device whose design is intended to help users maintain a sense of security without compromising posture.
Timtim por Timtim
University of São Paulo, São Paulo., Brazil
Classes designed for people aged 60 and over, that explain the technology most relevant to their lives, in a downloadable format.
TAME
National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
An assistive glove whose technology enables those with hand tremors to manipulate objects in a more stable and secure manner.
Smart-Lift
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
A sit-to-stand device that helps prevent strains and injury when moving in and out of a chair.
Seat-Case
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
This suitcase is designed to double as a stable seating platform for seniors on the go.
Rendever
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
A virtual reality device that enables three-dimensional visits to travel destinations and places people remember from the past.
GoGoGrandparent
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
A technology platform with a touch-tone interface that allows seniors without a smartphone to take advantage of ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft.