Tactile vest helps patients recover balance
The device is sewn into a vest, and worn by the patient. Accelerometers on the shoulders detect when the the body rotates or tilts, which provides feedback to the wearer. The control system uses pneumatic activators to inflate a series of 2.5cm silicone balloons in the vest, which then provides feedback to the patient. I’m assuming the finished product will look a little more refined than the prototype pictured.
[via Medgadget]