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.
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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.
Ink residue inhibits conductivity in 3D printed electronic
Very thin layers of organic stabilizer residue in metal nanoparticle (MNP) inks are behind a loss of conductivity in 3D printed materials and electronic devices.
Microfluidic sensor rapidly measures lactate concentration
Scientists have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat.
An all-in-one health monitor
Engineers have developed a skin patch that can continuously track blood pressure and heart rate while measuring the wearer’s levels of glucose as well as lactate.
Breakthrough in wearable monitors due to drawn-on-skin electronics
Researchers have developed a new form of electronics known as “drawn-on-skin electronics,” allowing multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen.
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.
Integrate micro chips for electronic skin
First fully integrated flexible electronics made of magnetic sensors and organic circuits opens the path towards the development of electronic skin.
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.
A wearable and stretchable health monitor
A wearable monitor built with stretchable electronics could allow long-term health monitoring of adults, babies and small children without concern for skin injury or allergic reactions.
Wristbands do a health check while you work out
Nanotech-powered electrodes help solve the challenges of using sweat to assess biological conditions in real time.
Ultrathin electronic tattoos may lead to next-gen wearables
Engineers have created robust, highly flеxible, tattoo-like circuits for the usе in wearаble cоmputing.
Smart bandages designed to tailor treatment for chronic wounds
A team of engineers has developed a prototype bandage designed to actively monitor the condition of chronic wounds.
Miniaturized implants for personalized therapy
Researchers are working on miniaturization, external power supplies and wirelessly networked implants.
Electronic skin – the next generation of wearables
Electronic skins will play a significant role in monitoring, personalized medicine, prosthetics, and robotics.
Smart bandage shows promise for wound management
Wearable sensor detects multiple chronic wound biomarkers to facilitate timely and personalised wound care.
Exosuit helps with awkward lifts
In the last few years, mechanically assistive exosuits have started to see commercial deployment.
High-tech clothing supports breathing
“Robotic” textiles could help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes.
No needles required for glucose levels monitoring
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive glucose monitoring device prototype.
Converting human body motions into electricity
Bioengineers have invented a novel soft and flexible self-powered bioelectronic device that converts human body motions into electricity.
Breakthrough: First hybrid sensing approach
Texas engineers innovated a first-ever hybrid sensing approach that allows the device to possess properties of the two predominant types of sensors in use today.
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.
A wearable sensor for neonatal seizure monitoring
Hongyu Chen has developed a wearable sensor system for the continuous monitoring of neonatal seizures.
Glove and gaming make rehabilitation fun
A new sensor material suitable for developing a rehabilitation glove.
3D printed origami technology to fight Covid-19
Researchers are replicating the subtle folding of origami to create 3D printable technologies to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
Wearables made with laser-induced graphene
Graphene could advance flexible electronics according to a Penn State-led international research team.
Has graphene lived up to its potential in medical technology?
Graphene represents incredible opportunities for advancement in many fields, including medical science.
‘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.
Using muscle power for healing
Bioengineers have developed biocompatible generators that create electrical pulses when compressed by body motions.
Touch-sensing glove detects and maps tactile stimuli
Engineers have designed a new touch-sensing glove that can “feel” pressure and other tactile stimuli. The design could help restore motor function after stroke.
Sensor material powers wearables in extreme cold
A new material that combines the flexibility of human skin with improved conductivity and tolerance of temperatures as low as -93 C.
UV-enabled flexible wearable technology
To enable the development of wearable devices that possess advanced ultraviolet detection functions, scientists have created a new type of light sensor that is both flexible and highly sensitive.
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.
A 3D printed multifunctional pressure sensor
The 3D printed pressure sensor embedded with a temperature sensor is low-cost and scalable to large-scale production of smart robotic systems.
Liquid metal sensors and AI used for prosthetics
For the first time, researchers incorporated stretchable tactile sensors using liquid metal on the fingertips of a prosthetic hand.
Universal approach to tailoring soft robots
An integrated design optimisation and fabrication workflow opens new opportunities for tailoring the mechanical properties of soft machines.
Sweat-proof e-skin takes reliable vitals
Engineers have developed a sweat-proof “smart skin” — a conformable, sensor-embedded sticky patch that reliably monitors a person’s health.
Smart elastomers make robots more touchy-feely
A new generation of robotic tools are beginning to be realized thanks to a combination of strong 'muscles' and sensitive 'nerves' created from smart polymeric materials.
Forget wearables: smart fabrics to monitor health
Engineers have developed a method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry. These smart clothes are powered wirelessly through a flexible, silk-based coil sewn on the textile.
Intelligent algorithms for movement apps
With LTech, the Lindera Software Development Kit, health tech company Lindera brings innovation and AI technology to the fitness industry.
Smart textiles: a programmable digital fiber
In a first, the digital fiber contains memory, temperature sensors, and a trained neural network program for inferring physical activity.
A soft electronic material for human-machine-interfacing
Researchers have developed a new material that can facilitate a near-perfect merger between machines and the human body for diagnostics and treatment.
Soft sensors for monitoring pregnant women
Researchers have developed three soft, flexible, wireless sensors that allow movement and provide more precise data than existing ones.
A fully recyclable printed electronics
Engineers at Duke University have developed the world's first fully recyclable printed electronics.
Hybrid materials advance wearable devices
We spoke to wearables and medical device expert Professor John Rogers about the benefits, challenges, trends and innovation within the sector.
Wearable antennae stretches boundaries of medical tech
Researchers from Penn State led two international collaborations to prototype a wireless, wearable transmitter while also improving the transmitter design process.
Sticker detects cystic fibrosis in newborn's sweat
Researchers have developed a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color to provide an accurate, easy-to-read diagnosis of cystic fibrosis within minutes.
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.
Aged care monitoring and alert technology
Sleeptite has launched the world-first smart monitoring system, REMi, delivering real-time and non-invasive resident monitoring and alerts.
Algorithm designs soft robots that sense
Deep learning technique optimizes the arrangement of sensors on a robot’s body to ensure efficient operation.
A conductive hydrogel for medical applications
Researchers have developed a method to produce graphene-enhanced hydrogels with an excellent level of electrical conductivity.
Virtual reality at your fingertips
Researchers have developed a wristband equipped with sensors to enable free-hand, intuitive working in VR that could be used in everyday applications.
Adaptive microelectronics reshape independently
Nanoscientists have developed adaptive microelectronics that can move independently according to sensor data and align themselves specifically for activities - possible applications in biomedicine and bioneural interfacing.
'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.
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.
Sensor for robots mimicks skin characteristics
Researchers have developed a new soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics.
Sustainable solution for wearable patches
Covestro has developed a concept for wearable smart patches in cooperation with its partner accensors.
A 'smart' sensor bandage for chronic wounds
Researchers are developing an oxygen-sensing patch printed on a flexible, disposable bandage that could enable remote monitoring for the early detection of illnesses.
A 3D printed, sweating robot muscle
Researchers used 3D printing to create a soft robot muscle that can regulate its temperature through sweating.
Biodegradable displays for sustainable sensors
Scientists have developed biodegradable displays that due to their flexibility and adhesion can be worn directly on the hand.
Wearable electronics for cardiac monitoring
An inexpensive yet highly sensitive wearable sensor holds promise for detecting early COVID-19 symptoms and monitoring heart disease.
Ultra-thin sensitive strain sensors
Researchers have developed a new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive when measuring minute movements, compared to existing technology.
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.
A blood oxygenation biosensor for premature babies
Researchers have developed a wireless sensor that monitors the health of the baby's brain in a simple, inexpensive and comfortable way for the child.
Wearables use tiny fibers to track vitals
A shirt that monitors your blood pressure or a pair of socks that can keep track of your cholesterol levels might be just a few years away from becoming reality.
E-skin has a strong future stretching ahead
A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time.
Rapid POCT for opioids in the bloodstream
Point-of-care electrochemical sensors using revolutionary nanocarbon technology can rapidly test for opioid concentrations in the bloodstream.
Implantable sensor could safely biodegrade
Researchers reported they designed a flexible and implantable sensor that can monitor various forms of nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas in the body.
Graphene – the versatile wonder material
Graphene has a vast variety of practical applications in the creation of new materials. But what exactly is graphene and what makes it so special?
E-skin: recyclable alternative to wearables?
A wearable electronic device that’s 'really wearable” - a stretchy and fully-recyclable circuit board - can heal itself, much like real skin.
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.
A flexible and highly reliable sensor
A novel e-skin, called TRACE, performs five times better than conventional soft materials. It is suitable for measuring blood flow for pulse diagnosis and helping robots to 'feel' the texture of surfaces.
Quantum-dot transistors create a printable electronics
Researchers have created fundamental electronic building blocks out of tiny structures known as quantum dots and used them to assemble functional logic circuits.
Wearable sensor helps ALS patients communicate
Researchers have designed a skin-like device that can measure small facial movements in patients who have lost the ability to speak.
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.
Wearable sensors printed on skin without heat
Researchers have printed wearable sensors directly on human skin without the use of heat.
Biosensors open up paths to treatments
Self-powered biosensors that could one day lead to wearable devices that do not need to be recharged, or even sensors that are powered by the very bodily process they are designed to monitor.
E-skin: Engineers imitate hands to make better sensors
Researchers have developed “electronic skin” sensors capable of mimicking the dynamic process of human motion.
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.
Origami-inspired miniature manipulator for microsurgery
Researchers have developed a surgical robot that improves precision and control of teleoperated surgical procedures.
AI system for recognition of hand gestures
Scientists have developed an AI system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision.
Wearable sensor tracks biochemical data
Scientist are developing a patch that monitors the sweat of high performance athletes for medical information.
Humanoid hands create safer human-robotics interactions
Engineers have designed and developed a novel humanoid hand that may be able to help.
Wearable EEG detects epileptic seizures
A consortium is developing a mobile neurosensing system suitable for everyday use that detects epileptic seizures automatically.
Patients to draw their own biomedical sensors
Researchers have developed a way of using nothing but graphite pencils and office paper to create highly functional bioelectronic devices.
Glove translates sign language into speech in real time
Bioengineers have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English speech in real time through a smartphone app.
'Smart' bandages - a revolution in healing
On the 100th anniversary of the Band-Aid, Tufts engineer Sameer Sonkusale is working to make “smart” bandages.
Wearables offer continuous monitoring for COVID-19
Researchers caution that consumer wearables are not sophisticated enough to monitor the complicated illness.
Graphene sensors monitor food safety
Researchers are using high-resolution printing technology and the unique properties of graphene to make low-cost biosensors to monitor food safety and livestock health.
Smart textile fibers measure wearer’s health
Researchers have developed electronic fibers that, when embedded in textiles, can collect a wealth of information about our bodies by measuring subtle and complex fabrics deformations.
Wearable sensor tracks Vitamin C levels in sweat
Researchers have developed a wearable, non invasive Vitamin C sensor that could provide a new, highly personalized option for users to track their daily nutritional intake and dietary adherence.
Breast cancer: restoring sensation via implant
The Bionic Breast Project from the University of Chicago applies bionic technology to restore post-mastectomy breast function.
Wearable tracks COVID-19 key symptoms
Researchers have developed a wearable device to catch early signs and symptoms associated with COVID-19 and to monitor patients as the illness progresses.
Sensors woven into a shirt can monitor vital signs
A way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics allows scientists to create shirts or other garments that could be used to monitor vital signs such as temperature, respiration, and heart rate.
Implants: Next-generation brain interfaces
Next-generation brain implants with more than a thousand electrodes can survive for more than six years.
Wearable biosensors may pave the way for personalized health
Penn State engineers say computational power is key to technology for smart bandages, health tattoos and artificial organs.
Wearable strain sensor uses light for monitoring
Researchers have developed a novel wearable strain sensor based on the modulation of optical transmittance of a carbon nanotube (CNT)-embedded elastomer.
3D printed sensor invented for wearables
Researchers have utilized 3D printing and nanotechnology to create a durable, flexible sensor for wearable devices to monitor everything from vital signs to athletic performance.
Skin-mounted sensors monitor babies in the developing world
Researchers have developed a wireless monitoring system for newborn babies that can easily be implemented to provide clinical-grade care in nearly any setting.
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.
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.
Wearable sensor to help treat swallowing disorders
A wearable monitoring device to make treatments easier and more affordable for the millions of people with swallowing disorders is about to be released into the market.
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.
Wireless oxygen sensor monitors sick infants
Researchers have created a mobile, wearable device the size of a Band-Aid could allow babies to leave the hospital and be monitored from home.
Electronic skin: Intuitive in the virtual reality
Scientists have developed the first electronic sensor that can simultaneously process both touchless and tactile stimuli.
Kirigami inspires new method for wearable sensors
Researchers have developed a method of adopting kirigami architectures to help materials become more strain tolerant and more adaptable to movement.
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.
Artificial skin could help enhance rehabilitation
Scientists have developed a soft artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and has the potential to instantaneously adapt to a wearer’s movements.
Printed electronics open way for personalized biosensors
The first demonstration of a fully print-in-place electronics technique is gentle enough to work on surfaces as delicate as human skin and paper.
Bioelectronic implant could prevent opioid deaths
Researchers are developing a device that can sense the effects of a potentially fatal level of ingested opioids and deliver a life-saving dose of naloxone.
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.
Middle-ear infection: ultrasound sensor aids diagnosis
A new type of ultrasound transducer should soon be delivering a fast and reliable diagnosis of infection of the middle ear.
E-glove makes prosthetics more humanlike
An electronic glove, or e-glove, can be worn over a prosthetic hand to provide humanlike softness, warmth, appearance and sensory perception.
Sensor could monitor healing of cerebral aneurysms
A wireless sensor small enough to be implanted in the blood vessels of the human brain could help clinicians evaluate the healing of aneurysms.
A wearable device for brain monitoring
Researchers have created a wearable technology that monitors brain activity and sends back data without benching a player or asking a trucker to pull over.
Walk and run more easily with an exosuit
A versatile, portable exosuit that assists both walking and running highlights the potential for lightweight and non-restrictive wearable robots outside the lab.
Circuit implants release painkillers inside the body
Researchers have developed biodegradable microresonators that could soon be used in implants to control the release of painkillers within tissue.
An ultra-thin wearable device
Researchers reported the discovery of a multifunctional ultra-thin wearable electronic device that is imperceptible to the wearer.
Digital twin for personalized therapies
Virtual doppelgangers could one day revolutionize medicine: Researchers are developing a digital twin, which should facilitate the development of personalized therapies.
Octopus-inspired wearable sensor
Water-resistant and skin-adhesive wearable electronics are using graphene fabric sensor with octopus-inspired microsuckers.
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.
3D printed baby dummy for resuscitation training
A researcher developed a 3D printed baby dummy, based on an MRI scan of a real newborn baby, which could improve the training of the reanimation procedure.
Virtual reality could recalibrate neurological disorders
Playing games in virtual reality could be a key tool in treating people with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease.
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.
Graphene wearables for health monitoring
Using graphene, a company has developed a fitness band to measure heart rate, hydration, oxygen saturation, breathing rate and temperature.
Paralyzed hand becomes functional again through exoskeleton
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have built an exoskeleton with which the gripping ability of a paralyzed hand can be restored.
Graphene sensors can hear your brain whisper
Researchers have developep a sensor that records brain activity at extremely low frequencies and could lead to new treatments for epilepsy.
Smart microrobots swim through vessels
Scientists have developed tiny elastic robots that can change shape depending on their surroundings. They stand to revolutionize targeted drug delivery.
Fitbits may be the answer to nurse fatigue
Activity trackers might lead to better outcomes for hospital patients — when nurses wear them.
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.
3D printed glucose biosensors
Using 3D printing, researchers developed a glucose monitor with much better stability and sensitivity than those manufactured through traditional methods.
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.
E-textile sensor could power wearable devices
Materials scientists have developed an alternative to batteries that could power wearable biosensors for health monitoring.
Sensor monitors blood-oxygen levels through skin
A new flexible sensor developed by engineers can map blood-oxygen levels over large areas of skin, tissue and organs.
Skin sensor could improve life for hydrocephalus
A new wireless, Band-Aid-like sensor could revolutionize the way patients manage hydrocephalus.
Shoe sensor may help to prevent injuries
Shoe sensors can show athletes, trainers where foot impacts are strongest to detect and correct inefficiencies in movement and reduce injuries, also can help diabetics avoid foot blisters.
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.
Wireless pliable micro-batteries power wearables
Pliable micro-batteries adapt to the specific material and deliver the power for sensors to collect measurement data from our bodies.
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.
Sensors in the shoe help with postural damage
Engineers use carbon nanotube composite coatings for novel sensors that could enable smart textiles.
Multifunctional ‘smart bandage’ monitors physical signals
Multifunctional ‘smart bandage’ wirelessly monitors a variety of physical signals, from respiration, to body motion, to temperature, to eye movement, to heart and brain activity.
“E-skin” could equip prosthetics with feeling
Researchers have created a smart skin that will give robots ultra-sensitive skin with more tactile feeling than humans.
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.
Integrated sensor could monitor brain aneurysm treatment
Engineers have developed a highly flexible and stretchable sensor that can be integrated with the flow diverter in order to monitor hemodynamics in a blood vessel without costly diagnostic procedures.
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.
Are “e-whiskers” the touchstone for the future of “e-skin”?
Resеarchers have created аrtificial "e-whiskers" which mimic thе prоpеrties of thе reаl thing.
Wearable devices for early disease monitoring and diagnosis
Researchers have developed an integrated system for early diagnosis of diseases using wearable monitors.
A highly elastic and ultrathin skin display
Researchers have developed a ultrathin, elastic display that fits snugly on the skin.
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.
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the measurement of glucose levels through the skin without a finger-prick blood test.
Tiny tooth-mounted sensors track what you eat
Wireless real-time monitoring could add precision to the linkage between diet and health.