by Bruce Brown | December 14, 2021 | Health
We often write about new exoskeleton technology developed to help amputees and people with spinal cord injuries regain mobility. There’s also a second leg in exoskeleton advancement, however, as assistive technology. For example, we’ve written about work...
by Unber Shafiq | December 8, 2021 | Medical
With an increasing prevalence of diabetes and a rapidly aging population, we have more people suffering from chronic wounds than ever before. The major goal with the management of these wounds is to avoid amputation or other complications. But this is only possible...
by Amantha May | November 26, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Near-field communication (NFC) powers contactless keycards and payment systems such as Google Wallet and Apple Pay, allowing users to speed through checkout lines and open doors without pulling out keys or pressing buttons. A team of researchers at the University of...
by Unber Shafiq | November 9, 2021 | Health, Medical
Oura Ring has been a subject of admiration since its launch in 2015. From helping users quantify the impact of their exercise and mediation to detecting elevated body temperature much before the noticeable symptoms of COVID-19, Oura ring continues to improve with each...
by Amantha May | November 3, 2021 | Enabling Tech
Seeking a more effective way to deliver DNA vaccines, Atlanta researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University turned to a simple household item: an ordinary BBQ lighter. The research team used the lighter to simplify a process called...