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Health parameters aren't all measured with blood tests or conventional biometric sensors. Wouldn't it be wonderful if mood rings were real and could transmit wireless messages to alert people in relationships when their significant others were out-of-sorts? In the same vein, quality-of-life researchers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Signal Analysis and … [Read more...]
Wall-hanging Wi-Fi Device Measures Gait [video]
![Wall-hanging Wi-Fi Device Measures Gait [video]](http://healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2017/05/WiGait-wirelessly-measures-walking-speed-MIT-with-video-600x276-150x150.png)
Researchers continuously hunt for longevity indicators. Traditional longevity metrics include blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV), body temperature, and resting pulse. An aggregate study of studies, Gait Speed and Survival in Older Adults published in 2011, indicated that walking gait correlates positively with survival. The researchers … [Read more...]
Paper Device Harvest Motion Energy
Many people are familiar with origami, a traditional art form based on the folding of paper. Less familiar is the Japanese and Chinese art of paper cutting that can result in delicate and complex designs. This traditional paper cutting served as the inspiration for a new technology that may generate the power needed for wearable Health Tech devices in the future. Researchers … [Read more...]
Tricorder XPRIZE Winner Announced
Star Trek fans will remember that Dr. "Bones" McCoy had a nifty little device at his disposal. Just by waving the non-contact device over a patient's body, he was able to identify and diagnose all manner of injuries and ailments. While this device was the creation of the fertile minds of science fiction writers, it has not stopped people from making it become a reality. One … [Read more...]
Valencell and Firstbeat Collaborate on Sensors and Analytics
Two familiar names in the wearable health tech and biometrics space have announced a strategic collaboration. Raleigh-based biometric sensor technology innovator Valencell and Finish physiological analytics provider Firstbeat will work together to create insightful user experiences from the data gathered by wearable health tech garments and devices. We've written about … [Read more...]
