POSTED BY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE A new wearable device called AiSee helps people with visual impairment “see” objects around them with the help of artificial intelligence. People with visual impairment face daily hurdles, particularly with object identification which is crucial for both simple and complex decision-making. While breakthroughs in AI have dramatically improved visual recognition...
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Wearable device makes memories and powers up with the flex of a finger
Peer-Reviewed Publication RMIT UNIVERSITY THE TEAM’S INNOVATION FEATURES A SINGLE NANOMATERIAL INCORPORATED INTO A STRETCHABLE CASING FITTED TO A PERSON’S FINGER. CREDIT: CREDIT: SEAMUS DANIEL, RMIT UNIVERSITY Researchers have invented an experimental wearable device that generates power from a user’s bending finger and can create and store memories, in a promising step towards health monitoring...
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Wearable Device to Prevent Dangerous Dehydration
An innovative wearable device to warn of dehydration in the elderly is being designed by a University of Southampton researcher. The device could prevent serious illness and save lives every year – particularly when heatwaves hit. The device, which is under development, can be adapted and worn on different parts of the body (for example...
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Researchers use the body to harvest waste energy to power wearable devices
Researchers use the body to harvest waste energy to power wearable devices. While you may be just starting to reap the advantages of 5G wireless technology, researchers throughout the world are already working hard on the future: 6G. One of the most promising breakthroughs in 6G telecommunications is the possibility of Visible Light Communication (VLC), which is like a wireless...
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A wearable device to assist individuals with the rare genetic condition PIEZO2-LOF
by Ingrid Fadelli, Medical Xpress Credit: Kodali et al. (2022) The Piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component 2, or PIEZO2, is a protein coding gene that has been linked to mechanically-activated (MA) cation channels, which connect mechanical forces to biological signals. The PIEZO2 encoded protein can quickly adapt MA currents in somatosensory neurons, which are responsible...
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Scientists are testing a wearable device to improve the balance of hearing impaired
Hearing loss is a devastating condition, which affects millions of people, especially as they are aging. However, it is not just about actually hearing sounds – people who are suffering from hearing impairment in many cases are also struggling to maintain balance. A new device, designed at the University of Queensland could improve balance for...
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Wearable ultrasound patch monitors blood pressure deep inside body
A new wearable ultrasound patch that non-invasively monitors blood pressure in arteries deep beneath the skin could help people detect cardiovascular problems earlier on and with greater precision. In tests, the patch performed as well as some clinical methods to measure blood pressure. IMAGE: WEARABLE ULTRASOUND PATCH TRACKS BLOOD PRESSURE IN A DEEP ARTERY OR VEIN....