Wearables
The first annual World Day for Assistive Technologies has launched today with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. Led by ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of assistive technology (AT) and the urgent need to improve access to it in low- [...]
The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded a four-year grant of more than $2.6 million for the development of a sensor which has the potential to revolutionise COPD management. The research project is led by Dr Harry Rossiter, an investigator at The Lundquist Institute (TLI) and Professor at the David Geffen School [...]
Researchers in the US have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalisation and leg, foot or toe amputations. Diabetes affects about 39 million people in the US and can damage the small blood vessels that supply blood to [...]
By Marie Hattar, SVP, Keysight Technologies The global market for wearable medical devices is transforming how we prevent, diagnose, and treat illness. Wearable medical devices rely on sensors, connectivity features, and advanced technologies to monitor health data and provide real-time updates for remote patient management. These devices are being used for a range of medical [...]
Premier League football team Newcastle United are to introduce innovative haptic shirts at their match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, enabling deaf fans and those with hearing loss to experience the atmosphere of St. James' Park. The shirts transform the noise of the stadium into real-time touch sensation and will be debuted by both fans [...]
Researchers are developing a system to measure real-world eating behaviour using AI-enabled wearable sensors, which could help tackle obesity. A pedometer measures your steps, but what if you had a similar automated device to measure your eating behaviour? Evidence from nutritional studies has long shown that the speed, timing and duration of an individual’s eating [...]
Researchers in the US have deveped the Thermal Earring - a wireless wearable that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. In a study of six users, the device outperformed a smartwatch at sensing skin temperature during periods of rest and also showed promise for monitoring signs of stress, eating, exercise and ovulation. Co-lead author Qiuyue [...]
A team of University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers has received an award to develop a new type of sweat monitor that can be applied to the skin just like a temporary tattoo. The tattoos will assess the molecules present, such as cortisol, giving individuals better insight into their health and serve as a tool for [...]
Researchers in the US have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk without freezing. The robotic garment, worn around the person's hips and thighs, gives a gentle push to the hips as the leg swings, helping the patient achieve a longer stride. The device completely eliminated the individual’s freezing [...]
Researchers in the US have designed a wearable ultrasound monitor that can image organs within the body without the need for an ultrasound operator or application of gel. The patch could help patients with bladder or kidney disorders more easily track whether these organs are functioning properly, the researchers said. The approach could also be [...]
