The Dynamic Arm Support, or briefly the Das, is a new medical device that serves to
compensate for lost arm function of the severely disabled. The target group suffers from …

Present state of the art products consist of integrated electronic, mechanical and software
modules. Integration is present both within and between modules; even more so for complex …

What role can the ideas and practices of ordinary people play during the design and
development of new ICTs? This PhD thesis aims to answer this question by investigating …

Background: The incidence of foot amputations increased in the Netherlands to 3.3/100,000
people up to 1994. Despite these numbers, only a few basic prosthetic and orthotic devices …

The design of the smartphone has not changed drastically over the past decade. This project
aimed to uncover the structures which maintain the position the smartphone through …

Ergonomics, usability and user-centered design are terms that are well known among
designers. Yet, products often seem to fail to meet the users' needs, resulting in a gap …

Contemporary ceramics design and technology have undergone significant evolution,
driven by the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern advancements. This article …

Given the high potential of PV technology to reduce the environmental impact of electricity
use of consumer products, it would be worthwhile to advance the application of PV systems …

Stroke is one of the main causes of permanent disability [1, 2]. The risk of stroke increases
substantially with age as the stroke incidence almost doubles with each decade after the …

Electroluminescence is a way to let a material emit light by sending an alternate current
through the material. Parthian Technology has started a partnership with Anker Stuy verven …