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Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME)

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BIME is a design and development charity in the field of medical engineering. Its main focus is the design of assistive technology for disabled people. A large number of projects are underway at any given time (36 at present) covering a wide range of equipment from simple aids for daily living, through educational support, mobility, communication, patient handling equipment etc, up to rehabilitation robotics and smart homes.

A major interest in recent years has been supportive technology for people with dementia. The Institute's Director is employed through Medical Physics and in return BIME provides a one-off design service for the Children's Centre, and general professional design engineering support for the Trust. It also works closely with several members of clinical staff on specific development projects for their clinical activities.

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www.bime.org.uk (external site)



Hand/eye co-ordination equipment for the Children's Centre


Speech Therapy equipment built into toy


Finger fracture fixator being developed for a hand surgeon


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