Whether they're playing sports or suffering from joint injuries, some people could definitely benefit from using a wearable assistive device. Exoskeletons are certainly one option, although if it's ...

A Dartmouth-based company just got another big investment for its bionic knee brace. Spring Loaded Technology received $1.9 million in funding from Halifax-based Build Ventures to help bring its ...

When someone has suffered a stroke, they may have difficulty regaining a proper walking gait. An experimental new device could help, though, by springing up their heel with each step. Stroke victims ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...