TIDAL: Blog posts
Blog Posts
Parent project
Transformative Innovation in the delivery of Assisted Living Products and Services (TIDAL)
TIDAL N+ was an EPSRC-funded project launched in January 2022 to innovate in assistive technologies (AT), aiming to improve AT quality and accessibility. Led by a consortium of UK universities, it focused on sustainable, equitable solutions using digital design, manufacturing, and data science.
Sibling projects
TIDAL: Community
Objective 1 focused on growing the TIDAL community to over 540 members across 200+ organizations globally. This was achieved through workshops, events, and doctoral colloquiums that connected researchers, clinicians, AT users, and industry professionals.
TIDAL: Innovation
Objective 2 mapped the assistive technology innovation landscape by identifying barriers, drivers, and success stories through rapid research reviews. This included examining regulatory changes post-Brexit, AT ecosystems in Malawi, and translating research into practical solutions.
TIDAL: Feasibility Research
Objective 3 funded nine research projects with £60k to develop proof-of-concept solutions for unmet assistive technology needs. The project aims to secure follow-on funding for marketable innovations. The projects covered prosthetics, wheelchair design, and communication aids.
28 November 2024
TIDAL: Community
Objective 1 focused on growing the TIDAL community to over 540 members across 200+ organizations globally. This was achieved through workshops, events, and doctoral colloquiums that connected researchers, clinicians, AT users, and industry professionals.
28 November 2024
TIDAL: Innovation
Objective 2 mapped the assistive technology innovation landscape by identifying barriers, drivers, and success stories through rapid research reviews. This included examining regulatory changes post-Brexit, AT ecosystems in Malawi, and translating research into practical solutions.
28 November 2024
TIDAL: Feasibility Research
Objective 3 funded nine research projects with £60k to develop proof-of-concept solutions for unmet assistive technology needs. The project aims to secure follow-on funding for marketable innovations. The projects covered prosthetics, wheelchair design, and communication aids.
