Tag: wearable device

An ultrathin, mechanically imperceptible, and stretchable wearable electronic device

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Wearable human-machine interfaces – devices that can collect and store important health information about the wearer, among other uses – have benefited from advances in electronics, materials and mechanical designs. But current models still can be bulky and uncomfortable, and they can’t always handle multiple functions at one time. Researchers reported Friday, Aug. 2, the Read more about An ultrathin, mechanically imperceptible, and stretchable wearable electronic device[…]

A wearable device for regrowing hair

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Although some people embrace the saying “bald is beautiful,” for others, alopecia, or excessive hair loss, can cause stress and anxiety. Some studies have shown that stimulating the skin with lasers can help regrow hair, but the equipment is often large, consumes lots of energy and is difficult to use in daily life. Now, researchers Read more about A wearable device for regrowing hair[…]

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Functional e-skin

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CU Boulder researchers have developed a new type of malleable, self-healing and fully recyclable “electronic skin” that has applications ranging from robotics and prosthetic development to better biomedical devices. Electronic skin, known as e-skin, is a thin, translucent material that can mimic the function and mechanical properties of human skin. A number of different types Read more about Functional e-skin[…]

New fiber could offer safer, more reliable alternative to electrical motion sensors

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The exciting applications of wearable sensors have sparked a tremendous amount of research and business investment in recent years. Sensors attached to the body or integrated into clothing could allow athletes and physical therapists to monitor their progress, provide a more detailed level of motion capture for computer games or animation, help engineers build robots Read more about New fiber could offer safer, more reliable alternative to electrical motion sensors[…]

How to improve productivity using industrial exoskeleton

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The key weight-bearing component of Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) industry-leading FORTIS® industrial exoskeleton is now available as a separate product. Capable of supporting weight up to 50 pounds, the unpowered FORTIS Tool Arm relieves fatigue as users work with heavy industrial tools. “In some cases, you want to support heavy tool loads like the FORTIS Read more about How to improve productivity using industrial exoskeleton[…]

New wearable assistive device to ​improve perception and confidence in moving around

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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a wearable assistive device for the visually impaired, which enables them to sense their environment and move around more safely. The device, which is worn like a heart rate monitor, has been clinically tested. The device functions on the basis of a radar system developed by VTT. Read more about New wearable assistive device to ​improve perception and confidence in moving around[…]

New Smart Glasses Prove that a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

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Local mechanical contractor, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, Inc., is launching their wearable technology platform to enhance customer support in the Pacific Northwest. The MacLens eyewear, an industrial grade wearable computing device powered by XOEye Technologies, captures and streams high fidelity audio and visual content, enabling first-person point-of-view (POV). “While there are incredible operational efficiencies that enable Read more about New Smart Glasses Prove that a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words[…]

THE ULTIMATE WEARABLE TO FIGHT STRESS

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Building on recent medical studies and ancient Yoga traditions, Prana today announced the world’s first wearable which monitors two interconnected factors affecting health: Breath and Posture. Prana is the only wearable which can detect diaphragmatic breathing, breath patterns, and simultaneously evaluate posture, all from one location on the waistband. Prana works both as a passive Read more about THE ULTIMATE WEARABLE TO FIGHT STRESS[…]