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While it’s important for dermatologists to know just how itchy a person’s skin is, patients’ self-assessments tend to be quite subjective. A new wearable sensor could help, by objectively measuring the frequency and intensity of its user’s scratching s… Continue reading Finger-worn device designed to objectively quantify itchiness
In fast-paced sports such as tennis, keeping your eye on the ball – and on your opponent – is essential to success. The FalconFrames wearable was designed with that fact in mind, as it’s claimed to help boost its user’s neuro-visual skills.Continue Rea… Continue reading Performance-building FalconFrames keep an eye on athletes’ eyes
A new study has found that almost all wristbands harbor bacteria that have the potential to make us sick, but some wristband materials are prone to higher bacterial counts than others. It’s a timely reminder of the importance of regularly disinfecting … Continue reading 95% of wristbands found to be a breeding ground for bacteria
There are plenty of jackets out there with adjustable vents, but virtually all of them require that you manually open the vents when you run hot – not necessarily convenient when you’re in rhythm on a run. With its all-new Aerogami running jacket, Nike… Continue reading Nike Aerogami running jacket vents open automatically when you sweat
Researchers have developed a wearable, noninvasive sensor that monitors for a biomarker of inflammation in the wearer’s sweat. They say the device could be used at home by people with chronic inflammatory diseases.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sci… Continue reading Wearable noninvasive sensor monitors sweat for signs of inflammation
The US army says soldiers says unsolicited, suspicious smartwatches are being sent to soldiers, exposing them to malware attacks.
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The health of Australia’s military could soon be monitored using data collected by smartwatches and wearable devices and analyzed using a machine learning algorithm. A new project plans to use such data to detect biological and chemical threats that de… Continue reading Wearables could detect biological & chemical threats for Aussie military
Wearable technology is a rapidly evolving area of medicine, and now engineers from the University of California (UC) San Diego have continued the trend, developing a wireless ultrasound-system-on-a-patch that can continuously monitor vital signs in rea… Continue reading A wearable ultrasound could revolutionize monitoring on the move
It’s always embarrassing to be told your fly is down. Even moreso when you realize it’s been that way since you returned from the bathroom an hour ago. [Guy Dupont] …read more Continue reading Smart Pants Sound Alarm When Your Fly Is Undone
Equipping people with extra sets of robotic arms could definitely help them perform certain tasks, but what role might such arms play in social interactions? The wild-looking Jizai Arms were designed with that question in mind.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Swappable Jizai Arms bring new meaning to “Could you lend me a hand?”