by Alfred Poor | January 3, 2019 | Enabling Tech
I often talk about how health tech wearables ultimately will have to “disappear” into our lives. This means that you don’t have to remember to put on the device or pick it up, you don’t have to remember to recharge it, and you don’t need...
by Alfred Poor | December 26, 2018 | Medical
And now we present you with YANIGM: Yet Another Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor. While diabetes patients continue to prick their fingers multiple times a day, the idea of a reliable non-invasive glucose monitor system remains a Holy Grail of sorts for the wearable health...
by Alfred Poor | December 20, 2018 | Enabling Tech
The eyes may not only be the windows on our souls, but they can also provide a view into many aspects of our physical health as well. Many researchers are working toward sensors that could sit on the surface of the eye to monitor all sorts of biometric measures....
by Alfred Poor | December 19, 2018 | Enabling Tech
“Look, Ma! No hands!” That was a favorite childhood cry when we discovered that we could ride our bikes with our hands off the handlebars. But for some people with physical disabilities, being able to navigate without the use of functioning hands can be an...
by Alfred Poor | December 15, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of our favorite topics related to wearable health tech devices is the question of control. How can you create a user interface that is easy to use but that does not require complex or intrusive equipment. We’ve covered smart garments and touch pads and...