UTARI’s Biomedical Technologies Division, led by Dr. Muthu Wijesundara, had two abstracts accepted for 2023. They are related to the smart seat cushion technology for individuals with spinal cord injury.
- International Seating Symposium (ISS – The 38th International Seating Symposium. April 13-15, 2023. Pittsburgh, PA)
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA – 50th Annual Scientific Meeting, April 17-19, 2023. Atlanta, GA)
The smart seat cushion monitors and modulates seating interface pressure in real-time to reduce pressure ulcer prevalence among wheelchair users. You can learn more about the smart seat cushion here.