Segmented Batteries Are Pliable

Segmented Batteries Are Pliable

At a recent CES show in Las Vegas, I met someone who was developing a smart insole to measure the pressure forces at multiple locations on the subject’s foot. As we discussed the design challenges, she said “The biggest problem is figuring out where to put...
Smartwatch for Seniors Calls for Help

Smartwatch for Seniors Calls for Help

You are probably aware of the late night television commercials in which an elderly person is on the floor, calling “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” This is the rallying cry of the personal emergency response system (PERS) companies, who...
Asus ViviWatch BP Monitors Blood Pressure

Asus ViviWatch BP Monitors Blood Pressure

Wearables that measure blood pressure without bulky upper arm cuffs and attached electronics are on the way. The devices will be a boon to people with irregular heartbeats and to others for whom continuous monitoring is more useful than occasional one-time readings....