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Self-driving AI wheelchair edges closer to aiding people with disabilities
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12 April 2018

Self-driving AI wheelchair edges closer to aiding people with disabilities

 £5m grant to kickstart pioneering MedTech accelerator led by Imperial
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04 April 2018

£5m grant to kickstart pioneering MedTech accelerator led by Imperial

Imperial and MIT explore how our future could be shaped by AI
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Imperial and MIT explore how our future could be shaped by AI

Neuroscientist partners with Australian institution to treat brain disorders
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19 February 2018

Neuroscientist partners with Australian institution to treat brain disorders

Wheelchair Fencing innovation breaks down barriers to the sport
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12 February 2018

Wheelchair Fencing innovation breaks down barriers to the sport

First study of its kind shows how foetal strength changes over time
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02 February 2018

First study of its kind shows how foetal strength changes over time

MEng student worked on affordable frame project for wheelchair fencing
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MEng student worked on affordable frame project for wheelchair fencing

AI trial to help accelerate future treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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AI trial to help accelerate future treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Artificial intelligence experts question if machines can ever be truly creative

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Imperial talent shines in Forbes 30 Under 30 list

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Scientists reveal new Ebola immunity test for survivors

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6 game-changing inventions from Imperial students

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