PDR’s ‘Tidal’ Service Solution Reduces Assistive Technology Abandonment and Improves Patient Experiences

The World Health Organisation estimates that over 2.5 billion people worldwide need some form of Assistive Technology (AT), from spectacles to screen-readers. This number is expected to rise dramatically due to an ageing global population and an increase in lifestyle diseases.

The Tidal project, a collaboration between PDR and the Rehabilitation Engineering Unit at Swansea Bay University Health Board, addresses two main challenges in AT design: meeting user needs and enhancing sustainability.

The project leverages digital design and 3D printing to improve AT design and usability. It scales up production of these customised devices without requiring significant investments in equipment or staff training.

More Information: pdr-consultancy.com/work/tidal

Last updated: 30/04/25