by Bruce Brown | June 27, 2018 | General News, Medical
Of all the wearables for health and medical applications, exoskeletons may be the most exciting and the most visible. Researchers explore robotic exoskeletons to alleviate physical workload, to substitute for impaired or nonfunctional human limbs, and to assist with...
by Alfred Poor | March 26, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical
At Health Tech Insider, we’re pleased to be media sponsors for a great conference coming up in May in Toronto. CPES2018 is a showcase and networking opportunity where you can find out the latest from the active and innovative Canadian flexible electronics...
by Kimberly Houston | January 2, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
There have been many advances in battery technology in the last few years, particularly when it comes to the creation of flexible batteries that can be integrated into fabric and other malleable materials. Better, more flexible, and durable battery technology...
by Kimberly Houston | November 30, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
When most of us think of wearable Health Tech, we likely think of smart watches, fitness trackers, or even socks, headbands, and sneakers that can monitor and measure health and fitness metrics. But these devices often require a separate controller to extract and...
by Alfred Poor | September 27, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
We’ve been waiting for this news for a long, long time. “Smart garments” with incorporated sensors and wireless connections have enormous potential, but to date, they have almost exclusively been designed for fitness enthusiasts. The rare exceptions...