Safety system tracks firefighters by their strides

If you were heading into a burning, smoke-filled building, you’d probably want someone else to know your location within it at all times. German scientists have developed a system that’s claimed to serve that very purpose, for use by firefighters and o… Continue reading Safety system tracks firefighters by their strides

Reliability Check: Consumer and Research-Grade Wrist-Worn Heart Rate Monitors

Wearables are ubiquitous in today’s society. Such devices have evolved in their capabilities from step counters to devices that measure calories burnt, sleep, and heart rate. It’s pretty common to meet people using a wearable or two to track their fitness goals. However, a big question remains unanswered. How accurate …read more

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Stanford’s ankle exoskeleton boosts running speed by 10 percent

Engineers at Stanford have developed motorized exoskeletons that can be strapped to a user’s legs to make running easier. In its current form it might not be something you’d wear down to the park for a jog, but it could eventually find use as a form of… Continue reading Stanford’s ankle exoskeleton boosts running speed by 10 percent

Google and Adidas launch smart insoles for tracking your soccer skills

You may remember the smart jacket that Google and Levi’s launched under the Project Jacquard umbrella – an initiative to add extra smarts to clothing. Now there’s a new Jacquard product on sale in the form of smart insoles developed with Adidas.Continu… Continue reading Google and Adidas launch smart insoles for tracking your soccer skills

Clean Air And A Gentle Breeze In Your Hoodie

Hoodies are great, and rightfully a hacker’s favorite attire: they shield you from the people around you, keep your focus on the screen in front of you, and are a decent enough backup solution when you forgot your balaclava. More than that, they are also comfortable, unless of course it …read more

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Motion-tracking onesie keeps tabs on babies’ movements

In order to assess an infant’s neurological development, it’s necessary to analyze the manner in which they spontaneously move within a natural environment. A new high-tech jumpsuit could make doing so easier and more accurate than ever before.Continue… Continue reading Motion-tracking onesie keeps tabs on babies’ movements