Augmented reality glasses could help Parkinson’s patients get around better

GaitAR’s augmented reality ‘walking glasses’ could help Parkinson's patients get around better. — AFP Relaxnews

For several years, Scottish company GaitAR has been working on the design of visual tracking systems for people with Parkinson's disease. The result of their labour now take the form of a pair of augmented reality glasses, set to be on the market this summer.

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterised by the destruction of specific neurons involved in controlling movements. These glasses use Activelook augmented reality technology, developed by French company Microoled, designed for a range of applications involving movement.