Wearable Reads Data from Implanted Sensor [video]

Wearable Reads Data from Implanted Sensor [video]

Most wearable devices rely on sensors that are outside your body. This makes them convenient to put on and take off, but you need to remember to do so. Implanted sensors have a “set it and forget it” convenience, but then you have the problem of how to...
Injectable Sensors Last for Years

Injectable Sensors Last for Years

If you want a wearable sensor to be convenient and require no interaction on your part, perhaps the best place to “wear” it is inside your body. Continuous glucose meters (CGMs) insert a tiny needle under your skin in order to measure glucose levels around...
Smart Bandage to Measure Tissue Oxygen

Smart Bandage to Measure Tissue Oxygen

A lot of attention is given to blood oxygen levels, as this can be an important diagnostic indicator for a variety of illnesses and conditions. Another important biometric gets less attention: the amount of oxygen in tissues, such as skin or muscle. Patients with...
Safety Glasses Make Veins Stand Out

Safety Glasses Make Veins Stand Out

Not all wearable Health Tech devices are high-tech. Some are just clever devices that can help in certain situations. For example, consider the VINO glasses from 2AI Labs. They look like magenta sunglasses, but there’s more to the story. Paramedics and nurses...
OLED Display on Fabric

OLED Display on Fabric

One important role for wearable Health Tech devices is the gathering of data. But that information does little good if the user is not made aware of the results. Wireless communications with a smartphone or other mobile device can be a good solution for some...