by Bruce Brown | December 11, 2015 | General News, Health
We all know what exoskeletons look and sound like; we’ve been trained by Hollywood depictions ranging from Alien to Iron Man. Exoskeletons are big and clunky, like medieval suits of armor, and are accompanied by a symphony of whirring motors and hydraulic...
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by Alfred Poor | December 3, 2015 | Enabling Tech, General News
As we’ve written about here many times before, wearable Health Tech devices pose a new set of challenges when it comes to user interface controls. The small (or even invisible) devices are not well suited for the traditional computer controls of keyboard, touch...
by riddhi | October 21, 2015 | Fitness, General News, Health, Medical
BI Intelligence’s “Wearables in Healthcare Sector Report” finds that the healthcare sector will be a driving force behind the continued growth in wearable device shipments. The company anticipates global shipments to increase at a compound annual growth...
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by riddhi | October 6, 2015 | Fitness, General News, Health
Microsoft announced its Band 2 today in New York. The wearable comes with many improvements to the overall look of the device and its features. Cosmetic changes include a curved AMOLED display with a flexible band. The screen is made of Gorilla Glass 3 and is scratch...
by riddhi | October 5, 2015 | Fitness, General News, Health
The smart clothing is getting more crowded by the day. Most smart clothes available today are geared towards sports and fitness, measuring basic vital signs and fitness related information. Some smart clothes focus on preventing back and spine injuries. To this...
