by Alfred Poor | September 1, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
When I was a child and I’d complain about it getting cold, my mother would tell me to put on a sweater. It’s possible that in the near future, when children complain that their smartphone is running out of power, their mothers may give them the same...
by Alfred Poor | August 28, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the major challenges in wearable Health Tech devices is to find a way to communicate information to the wearer. Wireless data connections such as Bluetooth and haptic vibrations are two commonly used methods, and some devices have an integrated LED or OLED...
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by Alfred Poor | August 7, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Smart fabrics have been the object of a lot of research and development. They have the potential of incorporating sensors and other digital devices directly in garments, eliminating the need for separate devices that have to be strapped or stuck to the user’s...
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by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2017 | General News, Health
There’s a common saying I’ve heard more than once: “You’re going to love your surgeon but hate your physical therapist.” They were right but it was nice to have the warning. Rehab is tough, even with something routine like rotator cuff...
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by Alfred Poor | July 20, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the recurring themes here at Health Tech Insider is the question of how we are going to power sensors and other wearable devices for Health Tech applications. Energy harvesting is an attractive solution because it can delay or even eliminate the need to...
