U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents work hard at tasks including search and rescue, firearms detection, and stopping drug smuggling. They can spend long hours in difficult climate conditions that can put a serious strain on a body's systems. Unfortunately, some members of more than 1,500 CBP teams can't tell their colleagues if they are experiencing physical … [Read more...]
Smart Fabric Adapts to Cold [video]
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If you're a parent, it's like that at some point you have said something like this to your child: "I'm cold; go put a sweater on." It can be frustrating to get kids to dress appropriately, but it can also be inconvenient to carry multiple layers in order to be prepared for changing conditions. A simple yet smart fabric could solve these problems. We've written about projects … [Read more...]
Workplace Wearables Test Monitors Health and Safety[video]
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In the U.S., Snickers is a Mars candy bar with annual sales topping $2 billion worldwide. In Sweden and much of Europe, "Snickers" connotes workwear designed for comfort, functionality, and safety. Snickers Workwear, part of the Hultafors Group, manufactures work clothing and accessories that protect knees and hands, helps grip, and protects workers from extreme weather and … [Read more...]
Smartphone Measures Blood Pressure with Light [video]
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One of the key health indicators is blood pressure. It used to be that you had to go to a doctor's office or clinic to get it measured, but now you can choose from a host of home blood pressure devices, some of which are even "connected" so that they can store and share your results through a smartphone app or other service. The problem remains that many people find it … [Read more...]
Stomach Acid to Power Smart Ingestibles
Digital electronic Health Tech devices require a source of power in order to collect data and communicate it to other devices so that it can be put to practical use. When these devices are worn outside the body, it can be a relatively simple matter to change batteries or plug the device in to recharge it. But what about something that you swallow? Many battery technologies rely … [Read more...]
