Engineers and biologists at MIT have developed Living sensors bandages that light up when in contact with certain chemicals

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

Engineers and biologists at MIT have teamed up to design a new “living material” — a tough, stretchy, biocompatible sheet of hydrogel injected with live cells that are genetically programmed to light up in the presence of certain chemicals. In a paper published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers demonstrate the new material’s potential for sensing chemicals, both in the environment and in the human body. The team fabricated various wearable sensor...

UV Towel dryer and sanitizer

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

UV Towel dryer and sanitizer UV Towel dryer and sanitizerThis is becuase we have the Dry Clean, a very capable towel drier that not only dries towels but also disinfects them. The device uses a miniature turbine to direct hot air towards the towels and maintains the temperature to allow for easy drying. An ultraviolet (UV) light disinfects the towel and keeps them fresh and fluffy. On a daily basis this may seem as an extravagance but think of cold and wet seasons, plus hotels where uneccesary ...

‘ Na-Nose’- A Nanoscale Artificial Nose to Detect Specific Medical Conditions

Posted on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 by

Respiratory infections are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Respiratory pathogenic bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza, are the main causes for chronic respiratory conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Advanced stages of these conditions lead to poor quality of life, limited flexibility in practicing daily physical activity, and an increased risk of death. Altogether, these disease conditions lead to considerable h...

Snoo smart crib is an electronic bassinet that gently rocks from side to side and emits sound to help ease a baby to sleep.

Posted on February 18, 2017February 18, 2017 by

Snoo is an electronic bassinet that gently rocks from side to side and emits sound to help ease a baby to sleep. Smart Crib From Designer Yves Behar Automatically Rocks Your Crying Baby to Sleep. Rocking crib that imitates the rhythms of the womb by responding to a baby’s level of crying and fussiness and adjusting the intensity of motion and white noise accordingly. The SNOO also includes a sleep sack that swaddles the baby and keeps it on its back all night. In fact, the crib will not op...

Berkeley Lab research on mice suggest thirdhand smoke led to persistent changes in blood cell counts associated with the immune system

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

The sticky residue left behind by tobacco smoke can do worse damage than stinking up furniture and discoloring walls. Exposure to thirdhand smoke leads to biological effects on weight and cell development that could be damaging to one’s health, according to new research led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). Researchers Pin Wang (left) and Antoine Snijders investigate blood cells collected from mice exposed to thirdhand smoke....

Engineers at MIT have fabricated transparent, hydrogel – gel-based robots that may one day assist in surgical operations

Posted on February 17, 2017 by

Engineers at MIT have fabricated transparent, gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of them. The bots can perform a number of fast, forceful tasks, including kicking a ball underwater, and grabbing and releasing a live fish. The robots are made entirely of hydrogel — a tough, rubbery, nearly transparent material that’s composed mostly of water. Each robot is an assemblage of hollow, precisely designed hydrogel structures, connected to rubbery tubes. When the researchers p...

NASA’s technology transfer for robotic surgery to assist surgeons in non-invasive, endoscopic procedures.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Operating rooms are stepping into the 21st century thanks to a robotic arm that can assist surgeons in non-invasive, endoscopic procedures. Computer Motion, Inc., in Santa Barbara, California, originally performed research under a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop AESOP,® (Automated Endoscopic System for Optimal Positioning). NASA hopes to make use of the technology powering the robotic arm of AESOP to service satellites and ...

Fidmi Medical has developed a new enteral feeding device that overcomes some of the limitations, downsides, and hassles of existing solutions

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

Fidmi Medical a company based in Misgav, Israel, has developed a new enteral feeding device that overcomes some of the limitations, downsides, and hassles of existing solutions. Feeding tubes have to be changed every few months to prevent clogging, address dislogdgements, and get ahead of the device breaking up. Fidmi Medical was founded in 2014 with IP from Hadassah tech-transfer company Hadasit. The PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) device from Fidmi was originally envisioned by ...

University of Melbourne has developed matchstick-sized device called a ‘stentrode’ that will allow paralyzed patients to walk with the power of thought by controlling the exoskeleton

Posted on February 13, 2017 by

A group of paralysed patients will soon undergo a revolutionary procedure that could allow them to walk with the power of thought.The key to returning mobility is a tiny, matchstick-sized device called a stentrode. It will be implanted into a blood vessel next to the motor cortex, the brain’s control centre – bypassing the need for complex brain surgery. From there it will pick up brain signals and allow patients to move a robotic exoskeleton attached to their limbs simply by thinking about i...

MIT researchers have developed ingestible electronic devices that can harness stomach acid to power it and could monitor physiological conditions or deliver drugs

Posted on February 11, 2017February 11, 2017 by

Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have designed and demonstrated a small voltaic cell that is sustained by the acidic fluids in the stomach. The system can generate enough power to run small sensors or drug delivery devices that can reside in the gastrointestinal tract for extended periods of time. This type of power could offer a safer and lower-cost alternative to the traditional batteries now used to power such devices, the researchers say. “We need to come up with ways to...

Sgnl is the smart strap that enables you to answer phone calls through your fingertip

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

Sgnl is the smart strap that enables you to answer phone calls through your fingertip. Simply place your fingertip to your ear while speak through the embedded microphone. Replace your existing watch strap with Sgnl and you’re done, whether you wear a classic watch or an Apple Watch, Samsung Gear, or Pebble Time. There's no one who never lost their earphone in their lifetime. With Sgnl, you can keep your cell phone alone in your pocket and simply raise your hand to answer a phone call w...

Athos is world’s first smart training apparel that equips you with real-time insights on muscle performance and heart rate

Posted on February 9, 2017 by

Athos is world’s first smart training apparel that equips you with real-time insights on muscle performance and heart rate. Athos allows you to get the most out of your workouts and enhance your performance like never before. Athos can track things like heart rate and respiratory performance. But what it’s really good for is measuring accurate form and muscle performance (i.e., the parts of your workouts where you may be inclined to cheat). https://youtu.be/Zbtc-unamZs ...

HEATEX technology FROM Kolon Glotech Inc. is a heat-generating textile for clothing that uses a conductive polymer to create heat.

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

HEATEX technology FROM Kolon Glotech Inc. is a heat-generating textile for clothing that uses a conductive polymer to create heat. 'Heatex' is a cutting edge self-heating textile that can generate heat up to 200 degree with a conductivity high molecule laminating technology, this product can used as a sports wear, medical and industry usage as well as clothes with electron circuit composition through computer simulation. Heatex' is a cutting edge self-heating textile that can...

Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering in Geneva Switzerland has developed a brain-computer interface device that can decipher the thoughts of people who are unable to communicate

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

A brain-computer interface that can decipher the thoughts of people who are unable to communicate could revolutionize the lives of those living with complete locked-in syndrome according to a new paper published in PLOS Biology. Counter to expectations, the participants in the study reported being “happy” despite their condition. In the trial, people with complete locked-in syndrome, who were incapable of even moving their eyes to communicate, were able to respond “yes” or “no” via though...

Engineers At Caltech and ETH Zurich have Created Artificial Skin That “Feels” Temperature Changes

Posted on February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 by

A team of engineers and scientists at Caltech and ETH Zurich have developed an artificial skin capable of detecting temperature changes using a mechanism similar to the one used by the organ that allows pit vipers to sense their prey. The material could be grafted onto prosthetic limbs to restore temperature sensing in amputees. It could also be applied to first-aid bandages to alert health professionals of a temperature increase—a sign of infection—in wounds. A paper about the new materia...

Qloudlab has developed Sceptre, a remote test device that enables at “home” blood cholesterol test or measure urea in urine.

Posted on February 5, 2017 by

Perform blood tests with your smartphone screen SCEPTRE uses a patented & modular architecture to offer you a personalized diagnostic device. Each module delivers a unique set of diagnostics, and whether you want to perform a blood cholesterol test or measure urea in urine. Qloudlab has developed Sceptre, a remote blood test device that enables at “home” blood monitoring; cloud linked to your doctor,empowering him/her to remotely monitor and improve your care through optimization of...

Philips Health smart watch is a activity sleep tracker, heart rate monitor, activity tracker, fitness tracker and more

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

The Philips health watch helps you improve your health habits by continuously tracking a wealth of metrics about your activity, heart and sleep. As part of our connected health ecosystem (Philips Personal health programs), it can support you to take the small steps to healthier habits at a pace that's right for you. https://youtu.be/5Vl__WuMAAg Tested against medical gold standards to clinically validate the accuracy of the measurements. Continuous heart rate tracking, not only HR and...

Scientists at MIT have developed a new material that can temporarily protect and tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles.

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

Scientists at MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Living Proof, and Olivo Labs have developed a new material that can temporarily protect and tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles. With further development, it could also be used to deliver drugs to help treat skin conditions such as eczema and other types of dermatitis. The material, a silicone-based polymer that could be applied on the skin as a thin, imperceptible coating, mimics the mechanical and elastic properties of healthy, youthful skin....

Medtronic received FDA approval for its cardiac mapping system which is a non-invasive mapping system for beat-by-beat, multichamber, 3D mapping of the heart.

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

Medtronic wins FDA clearance for CardioInsight 3D mapping tech ... Medtronic's 3D cardiac mapping system employs a 252-electrode sensor ... for common and complex arrhythmias, The Medtronic CardioInsight® Cardiac Mapping System is a non-invasive mapping system for beat-by-beat, multichamber, 3D mapping of the heart. The CardioInsight Cardiac Mapping System displays cardiac maps and virtual electrograms from real-time chest ECG signals (measured by a Sensor Array placed on the torso) and CT sc...

Welt is a smart health tracking belt designed to manage your weight and calorie burn.

Posted on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by

Welt is a smart health tracking belt designed by Samsung health care technology company to help you check on your weight. Welt stands for wellness belt. Made for everyday use, WELT manages your weight and calorie in/out by measuring waist size, steps, sitting time, and overeating habits. WELT calculates customized goal for steps using your height, weight and waist size. Put on your WELT and then download WELT app in Play Store or App Store. Please turn on Bluetooth and Location service before...

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a wearable, wireless sensor that can monitor a person’s skin hydration in real-time

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a wearable, wireless sensor that can monitor a person’s skin hydration for use in applications that need to detect dehydration before it poses a health problem. The device is lightweight, flexible and stretchable and has already been incorporated into prototype devices that can be worn on the wrist or as a chest patch. The hydration sensors consist of two electrodes made of an elastic polymer composite that contains conductive ...

‘Digitsole’ is a connected insole for your shoe with the ability to warm your feet and also track your steps via smartphone

Posted on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by

Digitsole is the world leader in Connected Footwear. The company integrates electronics and energy into footwear to offer comfort and well-being. With the Warm Series by Digitsole, you will never have cold feet again, in any weather condition. This connected heating insole is your everyday companion for foot comfort. Digitsole is the first connected, Interactive, water-resistant, heated insole that can be controlled via your Smartphone. This innovative foot product is designed for your health...

Fadel Adib and his team at ‘MIT Signal Kinetics’ research group is working to build smart environments to monitor our vital signs remotely, without instrumenting our bodies.

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Today’s health sensors (which monitor breathing, heartbeats, steps, etc.) require their users to wear them on their bodies. In contrast, our technologies can monitor human health without requiring the user to wear any device on his/her body. To do so, MIT Signal Kinetics research group captured and analyzed wireless signals reflected off the human body; then use these reflected signals to extract breathing and heartbeats without any physical contact with the human body. Team is currently explori...

‘Wyss Center’ is in process of developing a bionic implant that will bypass damaged optical cells and restore lost vision by directly stimulating the optic nerve.

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Most forms of blindness, including macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, result from the degeneration of light sensing receptor cells at the back of the eye. The neural pathways that convey information from the eye to the brain however, often remain intact. The Wyss Center is supporting development of a bionic implant that will bypass damaged optical cells and restore lost vision by directly stimulating the optic nerve. Led by Professor Diego Ghezzi, in collaboration with Professo...

University of Borås Sweden has built smart textiles that work as an artificial muscle

Posted on January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 by

Researchers have coated normal fabric with an electroactive material, and in this way given it the ability to actuate in the same way as muscle fibres. The technology opens new opportunities to design “textile muscles” that could, for example, be incorporated into clothes, making it easier for people with disabilities to move. The study, which has been carried out by researchers at Linköping University and the University of Borås in Sweden, has been published in Science Advances. Developm...

Ugandan engineers have created a “smart jacket” that can diagnose pneumonia faster than a doctor by measuring breathing patterns, temperature and breathing rate simultaneously.

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

Ugandan engineers have created a “smart jacket” that can diagnose pneumonia faster than a doctor by measuring breathing patterns, temperature and breathing rate simultaneously, then sending the information to a mobile app. The Mama-Ope (Mother’s Hope) kit was born when Olivia Koburongo, 26, had the idea after her grandmother was transferred from hospital to hospital until she was finally diagnosed with pneumonia. By the time of diagnosis, it was too late to save her. Koburongo thought the dia...

PixelOptics’ emPower! Self focusing glasses that can switch focus electronically.

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

PixelOptics has invented the first dynamic electronic spectacle lens, emPower!™ If you wear bifocals or progressive lenses, this technology will revolutionize the way you see and use your eyeglasses. emPower!™ Presbyopia is a condition associated with aging of the eye that results in progressively worsening ability to focus clearly on close objects. Symptoms include a hard time reading small print, having to hold reading material farther away, headaches, and eyestrain. Different people will h...

Amazon’s ‘Echo’ Virtual Assistant Has Many New ‘Skills’ to Voice Control All Walks Of Your Daily Life

Posted on January 29, 2017January 29, 2017 by

Amazon's 'Echo' is a hands-free Virtual Assistant with speaker that you control with your voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music, provide information, news, sports... Amazon Echo (known in-development as Doppler or Project D and shortened and referred to as Echo) is a smart speaker developed by Amazon.com. The device consists of a 9.25-inch (23.5 cm) tall cylinder speaker with a seven-piece microphone array. The device connects to the voice-controlled intelligent person...

‘Magic Leap’ may help people with color blindness be treated through augmented reality

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

South Florida technology developer Magic Leap has filed a patent application describing a wearable device that uses augmented reality to treat color blindness. Magic Leap is combining that inherent visual ability with mobile computing – giving you visual output equivalent to when you step outside into the world, but powered by the mobile tech you carry around. Using Dynamic Digitized Lightfield Signal™, imagine being able to generate images indistinguishable from real objects and then being a...

Headset that can help boost your athletic performance using pulses of energy

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Forget powders, pills, or shots — the fastest, most reliable way to boost your athletic performance might be inside your skull. The Halo Sport Neuropriming Headset uses pulses of energy to improve your training. Called neuropriming, it lets your motor cortex send stronger, more easily read signals to your muscles, so more fibers are activated with each rep, and strength is gained faster. Halo Neuroscience has released the first headphones for athletes. Research says sending targeted signals t...