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Printing wearable electronics for smart device applications

Researchers show how printed wearable electronics offer the advantage of flexibility and low cost.

Biosensor measures extracellular hydrogen peroxide concentrations

Researchers have tested a sensor for measuring hydrogen peroxide concentrations near cell membranes. The sensor has the potential to become a tool for new cancer therapies.

Wearable monitors jaundice-causing bilirubin in newborns

Researchers have developed the first wearable devices to precisely monitor jaundice, a yellowing of the skin caused by elevated bilirubin levels in the blood that can cause severe medical conditions in newborns.

Magnetene leverages quantum effects

Researchers have reported the first measurements of the ultra-low-friction behavior of a material known as magnetene.

Teaching robots to think like us

Advances in physical reservoir computing could contribute to creating artificial intelligence machines that think like us.

Shape-shifting materials have infinite possibilities

The material can take any possible shape and could be used in robotics and biotechnology.

No needles required for glucose levels monitoring

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive glucose monitoring device prototype.

Rapid screening of drug-resistent bacteria

A research team led by scientists at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel cell sensor with a barcode-like micro-channel structure that enables rapid and low-cost screening of drug-resistant bacteria.

Twisted flakes could make better components for quantum computers

Single-crystal flake devices are so thin and defect-free, they might outperform existing components in quantum computers.

Novel method of bioprinting neuron cells

The researchers have use a new laser-assisted technology that maintains high levels of cell viability and functionality.

Machine learning helps diagnose leukemia

Researchers at the University of Bonn show how artificial intelligence improves the evaluation of blood analysis data.

Robotic cane brings navigation assistance to 21st century

Robotic cane with 3D camera can accurately guide user to chosen location, avoiding obstacles.

Wearable devices in the surgical environment

In surgery, wearable technologies can assist, augment, and provide a means of patient assessment before, during and after surgical procedures.

‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart

A flexible carbon nanotube fibers can be incorporated into clothing to function as wearable health monitors.

Biosupercapacitor provides energy for biomedical applications

Researchers have developed a biocompatible energy storage device.

Diaper sensors that monitor urine sugar levels

New wireless diaper sensors powered by biofuel cell could help prevent diabetes and simplify long-term care.

Using muscle power for healing

Bioengineers have developed biocompatible generators that create electrical pulses when compressed by body motions.

The next generation of brain-computer interfaces

Future brain-computer interface systems employ a network of independent, wireless microscale neural sensors to record and stimulate brain activity.

Swimming robot gives insights into locomotion after a spinal cord lesion

Thanks to their swimming robot modeled after a lamprey, EPFL scientists may have discovered why some vertebrates are able to retain their locomotor capabilities after a spinal cord lesion.

Noninvasive test detects cancer cells

Scientists at have shown that diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine cancer screenings.

Tracking circadian rhythms with a smartwatch

Researchers have developed a way to extracts a person's circadian rhythm based on heart rate data provided by their smartwatch.

Skin patch for early warning of strokes

Engineers developed a soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through major arteries and veins deep inside a person’s body.

Wearable harvests power while you sleep

Engineers have developed a flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip and generate small amounts of electricity when a person’s finger sweats or presses on it.

Face mask detects Covid-19 infection

Engineers have designed a novel face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes.

Smart wound dressings with healing sensors

Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.

Smart biomarkers to empower drug development

Researchers aim to speed up developing drugs against brain diseases through cutting-edge technology. They are generating an innovative technology platform based on high-density microelectrode arrays and 3D networks of human neurons.

Graphene used to detect COVID-19 quickly

Researchers have used graphene to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments. It could be a breakthrough in coronavirus detection, with potential applications in the fight against COVID-19 and its variants.

Graphene ‘camera’ captures images of beating heart

Scientists have captured the real-time electrical activity of a beating heart, using a sheet of graphene to record an optical image of the faint electric fields generated by the rhythmic firing of the heart's muscle cells.

Quantum microscope can see the impossible

In a major scientific leap, researchers have created a quantum microscope that can reveal biological structures that would otherwise be impossible to see.

Wearables can help predict blood test results

Smartwatches and other wearable devices may be used to sense illness, dehydration and even changes to the red blood cell count.

Brain-computer interfaces use thoughts to bring prostheses to life

With the aid of a virtual reality model, researchers from the Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum have examined, which errors can occur during the communication between the brain and robotic prosthesis.

Integrated radar tech eases elderly care

Little table, talk to me: Specialists have created an integrated radar technology makes it easier to care for the elderly.

Wireless implant detects oxygen deep within the body

Engineers have created a tiny wireless implant that can provide real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels deep underneath the skin.

Tattoo made of gold nanoparticles for diagnostics

Scientists have developed a novel type of implantable sensor which can be operated in the body for several months to transmit information on vital values and concentrations of substances or drugs in the body.

Xenobots 2.0: The next generation of living robots

Researchers have created life forms that self-assemble a body from single cells and do not require muscle cells to move. They're faster, live longer, and can now record information.

Nanotechnology detects bone-healing stem cells

Researchers have developed a new way of using nanomaterials to identify and enrich skeletal stem cells – a discovery which could eventually lead to new treatments for major bone fractures.

Leveraging 5G networks to power IoT devices

Researchers have uncovered a way to tap into the over-capacity of 5G networks, turning them into "a wireless power grid" for powering Internet of Things devices.

8 autonomous robots for disinfecting surfaces

In this third part of our ongoing series, we present eight additional systems that are currently being deployed to decontaminate and sanitize surfaces.

A conductive hydrogel for medical applications

Researchers have developed a method to produce graphene-enhanced hydrogels with an excellent level of electrical conductivity.

Using AI to generate 3D holograms in real-time

A new method called tensor holography could enable the creation of holograms for virtual reality, 3D printing, medical imaging, and more — and it can run on a smartphone.

E-textiles made with new cellulose thread

Researchers have developed a thread made of conductive cellulose, which offers practical possibilities for electronic textiles.

PEAR: setting nano-imaging in motion

We spoke with Prof. Dominic Zerulla, whose company PEARlabs is developing an imaging technique that sets out to push the boundaries once more – by looking at in-vivo nano-scale processes in motion.

'Wearable microgrid' uses human body to power small gadgets

Nanoengineers have developed a "wearable microgrid" that harvests and stores energy from the human body to power small electronics.

3D printing perovskites on graphene makes X-ray detectors

By using 3D aerosol jet-printing to put perovskites on graphene, scientists have made X-ray detectors with record sensitivity that can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost.

Holography ‘quantum leap’ to revolutionise imaging?

Researchers have found a way to use quantum-entangled photons to encode information in a hologram.

Nanosensors could prevent infection

By embedding nanosensors in the fibers of a bandage, researchers have created a continuous, noninvasive way to detect and monitor an infection in a wound.

Microneedles test for antibodies and biomarkers

Engineers have developed a microneedle patch that can be applied to the skin, capture a biomarker of interest and, thanks to its unprecedented sensitivity, allow clinicians to detect its presence.

Breakthrough optical sensor mimics human eye

Researchers are making key advances with a new type of optical sensor that more closely mimics the human eye’s ability to perceive changes in its visual field.

Multifunctional sensor system could revolutionize smart contacts

Researchers have demonstrated a novel multifunctional ultrathin contact lens sensor layer with transistors that may revolutionise the manufacture of smart contact lenses.

AI-designed serotonin sensor may help study mental health

NIH BRAIN Initiative scientists used machine learning to redesign a bacterial ‘Venus flytrap’ protein that can monitor brain serotonin levels in real time.

Bionic touch does not remap the brain

Neuroscientists have demonstrated that the brain does not remap itself even with long-term bionic limb use, posing challenges for the development of realistic prosthetic limbs.

Using activity trackers to distinguish COVID-19 from flu

By analyzing Fitbit data and self-reported symptoms, researchers analyzed trends in heart rate, step count, and symptom duration between patients with flu and those with COVID-19.

Hydrogels may make enduring glucose-monitoring implants

Scientists have designed a hydrogel membrane that may be used to house optical glucose sensing materials toward building a biosensor for monitoring sugar levels in diabetics.

Micro-supercapacitors to self-power wearables

A stretchable system that can harvest energy from human breathing and motion for use in wearable health-monitoring devices may be possible.

Sensor detects scarred or fatty liver tissue

Engineers have developed a diagnostic tool, based on nuclear magnetic resonance, that could be used to detect fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis.

Breath gas analysis detects cancer

Researchers are developing solutions designed to enable the analysis of breath gas to assist with the diagnosis of disease.

Microneedles extract dermal interstitial fluid

Microneedle patches could provide a means for extracting interstitial fluid to study possible new biomarkers.

Hydrogel contact lenses for therapeutic use

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute have developed prototypes of contact lenses that can assist with tear sampling for diagnostic purposes.

Salamanders provide a model for spinal-cord regeneration

Scientists are researching salamanders unique superpower - they can regenerate their spinal cords and regain full functionality.

virtual.COMPAMED 2020 highlights the importance of suppliers

The supplier sector will showcase its expertise and innovative high-tech solutions for the medical technology industry.

Powering wearable sensors through human motion

Researchers have harvested kinetic energy that is produced by a person as they move around.

Octopus-inspired sucker transfers tissue grafts

A new device inspired by an octopus’s sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application.

3D printed transparent fibers can sense breath

Researchers used 3D printing techniques to make electronic fibres, each 100 times thinner than a human hair, creating sensors beyond the capabilities of conventional film-based devices.

Wearable sensor for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers have designed a wearable device that monitors sweat for biomarkers that could signal flare-ups of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Tool with smart sensors advances cardiac surgery

A new class of medical instruments equipped with an advanced soft electronics system could improve the diagnoses and treatments of a number of cardiac diseases and conditions.

Electronic skin reacts to pain like human skin

Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain just like real skin, opening the way to better prosthetics, smarter robotics and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts.

Aerogel: the micro structural material of the future

Scientists from Empa were able to 3D print stable well-shaped microstructures made from silica aerogels for use in biotechnology and precision engineering.

'Smart' breathalizer can reveal lung disease

Using specialized nanoparticles, engineers have developed a way to monitor pneumonia or other lung diseases by analyzing the breath exhaled by the patient.

High-tech clothing: Wearable health

Thanks to a variety of smart technologies, high-tech clothing today is capable of analyzing body functions or actively optimizing the microclimate.

9 disinfection robots fighting the coronavirus

Surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 pose a grave threat to the safety of staff and patients. To minimize the risks for their staff, hospitals are utilizing disinfection robots to sanitize surfaces.

The concept of creating a 'brain-on-a-chip'

Scientists have proposed the concept of a memristive neurohybrid chip to be used in compact biosensors and neuroprostheses.

A GPS-like system for flexible medical robots

Roboticists at the University of California San Diego have developed an affordable, easy to use system to track the location of flexible surgical robots inside the human body.

COVID-19: Robot allows clinicians to reuse thousands of masks

A robot is helping maximize the life of some of the most critical personal protective equipment, or PPE, at a time when the surge of demand for such items has aggravated a national shortage.

Bringing magnetic resonance to fertility treatment

EPFL spin-off Annaida is developing a magnetic resonance system that can detect the chemistry inside the tiniest living organisms.

A smart bra for detecting early-stage breast cancer

EPFL students teamed up with startup IcosaMed to develop the SmartBra – the first piece of smart clothing that can be used for cancer prevention.

Sensors could offer early detection of lung tumors

Researchers have developed a new approach to early diagnosis of lung cancer: a urine test that can detect the presence of proteins linked to the disease.

Scientists model heart attack on a chip

The chip is capable of precisely controlling oxygen and nutrient levels, and allowing observation of cell behavior in real time.

A genetic nano-toolkit for new biomaterials

Researchers developed a modular system for the genetic reprogramming of bacteria, thereby turning the organisms into cell factories for multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles.

VR for early detection of MS balance problems

The UNC School of Medicine lab of Jason Franz, PhD, created virtual reality experiments to show how a potentially portable and inexpensive test could reduce falls and related injuries in people with multiple sclerosis.

Therapies without drugs

Researchers are investigating the potential of microimplants to stimulate nerve cells and treat chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, or Parkinson’s disease.

Lensless microscopy chip for diagnostic applications

Researchers at the University of Connecticut have developed a lensless microscope that allows an observer to enjoy an enormous field of view.

Biosensors detect for tumors and dengue fever

Researchers have developed a tumor biosensing chip that can help determine the optimum dosage of chemotherapy required for a cancer patient.

Skin-like sensors bring a human touch to wearable tech

Researchers have developed a super-stretchy, transparent and self-powering sensor that records the complex sensations of human skin.

Human ‘check engine’ lights not far away

A scientist thinks the future of health care looks like the blinking check engine light on the dashboard of your car.

Photonic pH sensor tracks tissue with light

In a proof-of-concept work, scientists demonstrated their photonics-based sensors using fibers and liquid-filled petri dishes.

Rapid test to diagnose asthma

Researchers use machine learning to developing a rapid test that requires only a drop of blood to diagnose asthma.

Neural networks support endovascular stroke therapy

Researchers have been investigating whether artificial intelligence might be used to steer a catheter automatically and reliably to a blocked blood vessel.

Needle-like sensor helps treat illnesses

A tiny, needle-like sensor that could potentially play a significant role in treating diseases such as depression, chronic pain, Parkinson’s and epilepsy.

Microneedle biosensors detect patient antibiotic levels

Scientists have successfully used microneedle biosensors to accurately detect changes in antibiotic levels in the body, for the first time.

Nanocellulose sensors: wood on our skin

Researchers have now produced a novel flexible sensor that lies on the skin surface and is biocompatible because it is made of nanocellulose.

Artificial skin improves sensory ability of robots

Sensitive synthetic skin enables robots to sense their own bodies and surroundings – a crucial capability if they are to be in close contact with people.

Self-rolling sensors take heart cell readings in 3D

Researchers have developed an organ-on-an-electronic-chip platform, which uses bioelectrical sensors to measure the electrophysiology of the heart cells in three dimensions.

Microrobots could deliver drugs to specific spots

Researchers are developing microrobots that can deliver drugs to specific spots inside the body while being monitored and controlled from outside the body.

3D body mapping could identify damaged cells

A Purdue University team has come up with 3D body mapping technology to help treat organs and cells damaged by cancer and other medical issues.

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.

BioSensing: Detecting pathogens using quantum technology

The project “BioSensing” from Fraunhofer ISC aims to overcome the limits of modern biosensors with the help of quantum technology.

Sensing tool could detect Dengue fever earlier

Researchers from the University of Bath are developing a new tool for detecting the presence of Dengue fever early on, helping prevent people from suffering potential life-threatening complications.

Optical probe could improve breast cancer removal

Researchers have developed the first wearable probe that enhances the sense of touch by imaging and quantifying the elasticity of biological tissue.

Lab-on-a-chip detects cancer less invasively

A new ultrasensitive diagnostic device could allow doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma, leading to timelier interventions and better outcomes for patients.

New AR cellular with eye-tracking glasses unveiled

Ocutrx Vision Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of augmented reality (AR) glasses, announced a new, state-of-the-art design for the company’s flagship Oculenz AR Wear glasses.

A glucose monitor for diabetics proves virtually painless

According to researchers in Sweden, a microneedle patch prototype proved to be a more comfortable and reliable blood-sugar monitoring system for people with diabetes.

EYEMATE sensor is a sentinel to watch over ocular pressure

The sensor system implant provides actionable information to optimize the therapy for patients afflicted with glaucoma.

Regrowing long bone segments using 3D printing

Not all broken bones heal. But one scientist at the University of Arizona hopes to remedy that problem using a combination of 3D printing and adult stem cells.

TWIICE One exoskeleton is a step towards independence

The new version of the TWIICE walking-assistance system is not only lighter, more comfortable and more powerful, but patients can also put it on and use it themselves.

Skin sensor could improve life for hydrocephalus

A new wireless, Band-Aid-like sensor could revolutionize the way patients manage hydrocephalus.

Nerve-on-a-chip improves neuroprosthetics

Scientists have developed a miniaturized electronic platform for the stimulation and recording of peripheral nerve fibers-on-a-chip.

Simple stickers may save lives of heart patients

Researchers have created wearable electronic devices that can monitor the health status of patients at home after heart surgery.

Building brain-controlled prosthetic limbs

Neuroscience researchers University of Chicago receive $3.4 million NIH grant to develop brain-controlled prosthetic limbs.

A self-powered heart monitor taped to the skin

Scientists have developed a human-friendly, ultra-flexible organic sensor powered by sunlight, which acts as a self-powered heart monitor.

IoMT: AT&T and Hanger create smart prosthetics

AT&T Foundry has been partnering with Hanger Inc., orthotic and prosthetic patient services and solutions, to integrate sensors into their products.

Parkinson’s: Sensors track dopamine in the brain

MIT neuroscientists have devised a way to measure dopamine in the brain. Tiny probes could be useful for monitoring patients with Parkinson’s and other diseases.

Using VR to study the neuroscience of hearing

Cool tools for scientists: Researchers view cells for hearing in 3D using virtual reality

Drone delivers vital medical supplies

A flying smartbox from AT&T and Softbox shows how Internet of Things can help safely deliver vital temperature-sensitive medicines in crises.

Wearable ‘microbrewery’ detects radiation damage

Researchers have engineered yeast "microbreweries" to help hospital lab workers better track their daily radiation exposure, enabling a faster assessment of tissue damage that could lead to cancer.

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.

Solar power could be future of wearable sensors

A new form of solar-powered supercapacitor could help make future wearable technologies lighter and more energy-efficient.

New early detection sensor for type 1 diabetes

Researchers are developing early detection technology for Type 1 diabetes that can accurately predict if a child is at risk of the chronic disease.

Organic printing inks may restore sight to blind people

Researchers are developing a simple retinal prosthesis that could restore sight to blind people. Fabricated using cheap and widely-available organic pigments used in printing inks and cosmetics, it consists of tiny pixels like a digital camera sensor on a nanometric scale.