Dean Kamen, founder of DEKA Research and Development and inventor of the Segway, iBot, an insulin pump and a portable dialysis machine, started by thanking the IEEE as the place in the background that makes sure that things keep on working and told us that ADD is one of his greatest assets. He talked about … Continue reading Invention & Inspiration: Building a Better World
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Disruptive innovation in healthcare and well-being
One theme at Lift France 2011 is Care. It is introduced as follows: From patient networks to personal genomics, from the quest for autonomy and well-being to do-it-yourself bio, new technologies and new business models are getting ready to transform the world of healthcare. Are the players ready? First up is Paul Wicks a research … Continue reading Disruptive innovation in healthcare and well-being