Eye Implant Helps the Blind See Again

Eye Implant Helps the Blind See Again

by | February 1, 2016 | General News, Medical

Implanted digital devices have to be the ultimate in “wearables;” they effectively become part of your body. Some digital implants are almost commonplace, such as the cochlear implants that can help the deaf hear again. One field in this area that has seen...
New Low-Tech Approach to Exoskeleton

New Low-Tech Approach to Exoskeleton

by | 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...
Plastic Film Creates Vibrating Signals

Plastic Film Creates Vibrating Signals

by | November 23, 2015 | Enabling Tech, General News

The IDTechEx conference was held in Santa Clara, CA November 18 and 19, 2015, covering a wide range of topics including wearable devices and related technology such as sensors, printed electronics, and energy harvesting. This is one of the many items of interest from...
FDA Approves Implant for Bladder Control

FDA Approves Implant for Bladder Control

by | October 14, 2015 | General News, Medical

Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome affects more than 37 million people in the U.S. to some degree. Some estimate the cost to the country’s healthcare system in the range of $60 billion every year. StimGuard is a company that has developed a novel treatment for...