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Wearable devices can reduce collision risk in blind people
A wearable computer vision device can reduce collisions for both people who are blind or those who are visually impaired and using a long cane and/or guide dog by 37 percent, compared to using other mobility aids alone.
Smart textiles boost connectivity between wearable sensors
Researchers have invented a completely new way for wearable devices to interconnect which enable easier health monitoring, medical interventions and human–machine interfaces.
DigiPhobie: Treating arachnophobia with AR
Researchers are developing a digital therapy system that is designed to facilitate treatment of arachnophobia in the home environment and give sufferers a better sense of security.
Stethee – an AI powered wireless stethoscope
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‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart
A flexible carbon nanotube fibers can be incorporated into clothing to function as wearable health monitors.
Diaper sensors that monitor urine sugar levels
New wireless diaper sensors powered by biofuel cell could help prevent diabetes and simplify long-term care.
Diabetology 4.0: emerging technologies for diabetes care
This overview introduces smart insulin delivery systems and more innovations that help patients and doctors guide decision-making in diabetes care.
Digital solutions help to fight addictions
Health industry digitalization is one of the highest priorities in the healthcare sector these times. Digital technologies can help in the fight against addictions.
Wearable biofuel cells produce electricity from lactate
Scientists have developed and tested a wearable biofuel cell array that generates electric power from the lactate in the wearer's sweat, opening doors to electronic health monitoring powered by bodily fluids.
How to use of smart glasses in everyday clinical practice?
Researchers are analysing the use of context-sensitive data glasses in everyday clinical practice in cooperation with tooz technologies.
Soft brain implant controls brain cells
Researchers have invented a smartphone-controlled soft brain implant that can be recharged wirelessly from outside the body.
Smart tech broads horizons for people with quadriplegia
A system that uses flexible, breathable magnetic skin allows people with severe quadriplegia to move around and choose their surroundings.
Wearable shines light on benefits of outdoor lighting
A device could help scientists better understand the health benefits of outdoor lighting and lead to wearables that could nudge users to get more outdoor time.
7 mobile disinfection robots for medical environments
The following seven robotic systems are either currently being deployed or developed for the fight against the coronavirus.
Paper-based sensor rapidly detects COVID-19
Researchers have developed a rapid, ultrasensitive test using a paper-based electrochemical sensor that can detect the presence of the virus in less than five minutes.
Diabetes: Computer vision app allows easier monitoring
A computer vision technology has been put into a free mobile phone app for regular monitoring of glucose levels in people with diabetes.
'Skin' sensor gives robots human sensation
Researchers at Cornell University have developed stretchable sensors that gives robots and VirtualReality a human touch.
Powering wearable sensors through human motion
Researchers have harvested kinetic energy that is produced by a person as they move around.
Hannes: The biomimetic hand prosthesis
Researchers have replicated the key biological properties of the human hand: natural synergistic and adaptable movement, biomimetic levels of force and speed, high anthropomorphism and grasp robustness.
Patches detect when a viral disease is getting worse
Xsensio has been awarded CHF 1.8 million in EU funding to adapt its Lab-on-Skin sensing patches so that they can detect when a viral illness like the flu or COVID-19 is about to get worse.
Catching Z’s, capturing data: DIY wearable
Researchers are creating a wearable electronics device that can read brain waves while allowing the wearer to easily drift off into the various stages of sleep.
Wearable sensor tracks biochemical data
Scientist are developing a patch that monitors the sweat of high performance athletes for medical information.
A 3D printed bluetooth enabled stethoscope
The digital stethoscope that makes it possible to listen to the heart and lungs of their patients while standing up to 50 feet away.
mhealth: Bluetooth to detect COVID-19 cases
Researchers concluded that Bluetooth technology is ideal for detecting possible COVID-19 cases through smartphone contact tracing.
In-ear sensors to help in fight against COVID-19
Scientists plan to use high-tech biometric sensors for 24-hour monitoring of COVID-19 patients in home isolation.
Sensor predicts worsening heart failure before hospitalization
A wearable sensor could help doctors remotely detect critical changes in heart failure patients days before a health crisis occurs and could prevent hospitalization.
“Band-aid” sensor patch monitors vital parameters
Researchers have developed a patch-based health diagnosis sensor system that is easily attached to skin, like a band aid.
Nexkin: multiparametric monitoring shirt launched
Chronolife announced the launch of Nexkin, a washable smart T-shirt that monitors six key physiological parameters to enable prevention, risk reduction, and remote monitoring.
Nano-based wearable electronics for mental disorder diagnosis
NanoEDGE research project aims at converging production techniques for functionalized electrodes with expertise in nanomaterial fabrication and characterization.
Wearables could help older people manage diabetes
Older people with diabetes would benefit from using wearable glucose monitors.
mhealth: prevention through digital helpers
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Application Center SYMILA have developed a prevention app called BAYathlon that is designed to help detect a specific form of cardiac arrythmia at an early stage.
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair
Combining new wearable electronics and a deep learning algorithm could help disabled people wirelessly interact with a computer.
New transparent and graphene enabled wearables
Researchers have found a way to use graphene to make flexible photodetectors to measure heart rate, blood oxygen concentration, and breathing rate.
Wireless sensors stick to the skin to track our health
Engineers have developed experimental stickers that pick up physiological signals emanating from the skin, then wirelessly beam these health readings to a receiver clipped onto clothing.
Manipulating brain cells using the smartphone
A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by a smartphone.
Nanomedicine device delivered controlled doses
Researchers developed a remote-controlled drug delivery implant the size of a grape that may help chronic disease management.
Smart pill bottle keeps drugs safe
Low-cost, stretchy sensors can be assembled inside the lid of a drug container to help monitor patient safety.
‘Smart’ pajamas could help improve sleep
Researchers have developed pajamas embedded with self-powered sensors that provide unobtrusive and continuous monitoring of heartbeat, breathing and sleep posture.
Your body is your internet – and now it can’t be hacked
Researchers have built a device that could protect your pacemaker, other medical tech from remote hacks before they happen.
Sensors improve recovery for people with incomplete paraplegia
A biofeedback device that is wearable and connects to novel smartphone games may offer people with incomplete paraplegia a more self-controllable therapy to enhance their recovery.
Wearable respiration monitor built with children’s toy
Researchers have developed a wearable, disposable respiration monitor that provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.
Brain-computer interface enables paralysed to control tablets
Research from the BrainGate consortium shows that a brain-computer interface (BCI) can enable people with paralysis to directly operate an off-the-shelf tablet device just by thinking about making cursor movements and clicks.
Skin sensor could improve life for hydrocephalus
A new wireless, Band-Aid-like sensor could revolutionize the way patients manage hydrocephalus.
Smart wristband monitors heart rates and physical activity
Engineers have created biosensor technology with a wireless connection to smartphones that will enable a new wave of personal health.
Wearable oral sodium sensor could improve hypertension control
Researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in the mouth to measure the amount of sodium a person consumes.