Smart Sock Technology to Help Prevent Falls [video]

by Alfred Poor | October 7, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical

  The Sensoria smart socks have sensors and flexible conductors designed to help runners analyze their gait and avoid injuries. The company recently announced a partnership with Orthotics Holdings, Inc. (OHI) to create a new product, the Smart Moore Balance...

Microsoft Band 2: Improved Health & Fitness Monitoring [video]

by riddhi | October 6, 2015 | Fitness, General News, Health

Microsoft announced its Band 2 today in New York. The wearable comes with many improvements to the overall look of the device and its features. Cosmetic changes include a curved AMOLED display with a flexible band. The screen is made of Gorilla Glass 3 and is scratch...

Remote Vitals Monitor in Clinical Trials

by Alfred Poor | October 6, 2015 | General News, Medical

The SensiumVitals patch is a disposable, low-power, wireless sensor that monitors a patient’s vital signs. The device has received FDA clearance, and now is undergoing clinical trials in St. Jame’s University Hospital, Leeds, in England. The device takes...

Lumo BodyTech To Launch Running Gear to Reduce Injuries

by riddhi | October 5, 2015 | Fitness, General News, Health

The smart clothing is getting more crowded by the day. Most smart clothes available today are geared towards sports and fitness, measuring basic vital signs and fitness related information. Some smart clothes focus on preventing back and spine injuries. To this...

Wearables for Furniture: Smart Homes for Seniors

by Alfred Poor | October 5, 2015 | General News, Health

I’ve often said that wearable technology will succeed when it “disappears” into our lives, not requiring user intervention or maintenance. It will just “be there” and do its job. And like Mr. Ed, it won’t speak unless it has...

Smart Glove Bridges Worlds

by Alfred Poor | October 3, 2015 | General News, Health

One of the key functions for humans is communication. When you lack one or more of your senses, such as the ability to hear sounds, communications can become a great deal more challenging. People who can’t hear often learn sign language, in which hand gestures...