Collaborate Disseminate
It’s reasonable to say that, as we’re increasingly plugged-in to a 24/7 cycle of news, entertainment and social media, we’re finding less time to opt out and focus on self-care. And while meditation has shown to have well-studied mental and physical be… Continue reading High-tech brain computer interface trains you to relax and sleep better
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, it’s natural that people are likely to spend more time indoors even on sunny days. But new research has shown that by monitoring time spent in sunshine, which is also often linked to more physical activity, ca… Continue reading Beat the ‘winter blues’ by tracking your time in the Sun
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, it’s natural that people are likely to spend more time indoors even on sunny days. But new research has shown that by monitoring time spent in sunshine, which is also often linked to more physical activity, ca… Continue reading Beat the ‘winter blues’ by tracking your time in the Sun
[Sophia Dal] brings us a project you will definitely like if you’re tired of traditional peripherals like a typical keyboard and mouse combo. This is ErgO, a smart ring you …read more Continue reading The ErgO Ring Makes Computer Interactions Comfortable
We’ve seen prolific firmware hacker [Aaron Christophel] tackle smart devices of all sorts, and he never fails to deliver. This time, he’s exploring a device that seems like it could …read more Continue reading New Part Day: A Hackable Smart Ring
A wearable ultrasound patch could soon be saving lives, by monitoring the blood flow in hospital patients’ brains. The device is only about the size of a postage stamp plus it works continuously, unlike traditional methods.Continue ReadingCategory: Med… Continue reading Little life-saving patch is big on reading blood flow in the brain
There are now a number of high-tech gloves that deliver tactile sensations to VR users’ fingertips when they touch virtual objects or surfaces. The Phantom glove is unique, however, in that it doesn’t cover the fingers, leaving them free for real-world… Continue reading Phantom VR glove delivers a sense of touch, but leaves fingers free
Soft robotic devices often need to sense both mechanical deformation and changes in temperature, requiring multiple integrated sensors. ChromoSense technology, however, combines both functions in one simple, robust, color-changing device.Continue Readi… Continue reading Smart sensor uses color to monitor deformation and temperature
The traditional white cane may never become completely obsolete, but there certainly are a number of devices that could give it a run for its money. One of the latest is the GUIDi, which guides blind users via cameras and buzzers on a belt.Continue Rea… Continue reading GUIDi belt uses computer vision and haptics to guide the blind
Whether you’ve booked a health check up or recovering from an illness, your medical professional will likely make use of a stethoscope to hear what’s going on inside the body. But doctors are busy people and can’t keep a constant ear on a patient’s che… Continue reading Wearable stethoscope can continuously monitor patients in real time