Engineering
Advancements in wearable technology are reshaping the way we live, work and play, and also how healthcare is delivered and received. Wearables that have weaved their way into everyday life include smart watches and wireless ...
Jun 14, 2021
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Engineering
A team of researchers in the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has developed a coin-sized system that can read weak electrochemical signals and can be used for personalized health monitoring and ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Technology can be awkward. Our pockets are weighed down with ever-larger smartphones that are a pain to pull out when we're in a rush. And attempts to make our devices more easily accessible with smart watches have so far ...
Jun 30, 2016
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Robotics
Cornell University engineers have created a soft robot capable of detecting when and where it was damaged—and then healing itself on the spot.
Dec 7, 2022
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Engineering
We tend to take our skin's protective function for granted, ignoring its other roles in signaling subtleties like a fluttering heart or a flush of embarrassment.
Aug 16, 2019
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Self-charging smartwatches and health trackers could be a step closer following the development of tiny mechanical devices powered by movement, a study suggests.
Apr 26, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
It's time to roll up your sleeves for the next advance in wearable technology—a fabric armband that's actually a touch pad.
May 2, 2023
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Engineering
Making a revolutionary biosensor takes blood, sweat and tears.
Mar 15, 2019
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Engineering
Smart wearable technology that changes colour, heats up, squeezes or vibrates as your emotions are heightened has the potential to help people with affective disorders better control their feelings.
Jun 28, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Most people already know and appreciate the capabilities of smartphones. Now imagine the possibilities offered by smart spacesuits, uniforms and exercise clothes. The future of wearable technology has just received a big ...
Jul 26, 2023
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