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IDTechEx attended the CEA-Leti Innovation Day focused on healthcare technology, which was split into sessions on wearables and 'implantables'. This premium article will explore the key trends, competition in the market, new innovations, and more.

Insulin pumps offer several prominent benefits over other insulin delivery methods, so why are insulin pumps so rarely used today, as compared to other insulin delivery methods?

This premium article looks into surface haptic technology, in particular exploring surface haptics with traditional actuator technologies, electrostatic friction (ESF), ultrasonic vibration (USV), and tactile shear feedback.

A strain-sensing smart skin that uses very small structures, carbon nanotubes, to monitor and detect damage in large structures is ready for prime time. The "strain paint" first revealed in 2012 uses the fluorescent properties of nanotubes to show when a surface has been deformed by stress.

Robotnik is a Spanish mobile collaborative robot manufacturer. Its main products include mobile platforms (AGVs, AMRs, etc), as well as integrating cobots and mobile platforms together.

We humans acquire our body-model as infants, and robots are following suit. A Cresearch team announced today they have created a robot that—for the first time—is able to learn a model of its entire body from scratch, without any human assistance. The researchers demonstrate how their robot created a kinematic model of itself, and then used its self-model to plan motion, reach goals, and avoid obstacles in a variety of situations. It even automatically recognized and then compensated for damage to its body.

A new generation of wearable electronics has landed, and we'll soon see it in action. Clothing will become smarter, tracking performance data of Olympic contenders, golfers, soccer players and tennis stars. The technology will be embedded in wearable sensors that can help seniors prevent heart failure, manage diabetes and improve quality of life. And in everyday living, it can help anyone more easily track and record important activity data.

LuxAI is a social robot manufacturer headquartered in Luxembourg. LuxAI's product has a unique feature with its 'all-in-one' design, and this is a unique value proposition of the company in comparison with other market players.

Imagine a world where we not only upload pictures of our latest recipes, beauty products, and coffees - but also share their smell. The opportunities for digital smell could be vast, but what are they, and what gas sensor technology will enable it?

This premium article explores case studies using haptics in virtual reality (VR), in particular looking at haptics in established VR platforms, VR haptics enabled by wearables, and haptics in other VR applications.

Materials scientists and colleagues have developed a new material and manufacturing process for creating artificial muscles that are stronger and more flexible than their biological counterparts.

Astronauts find it difficult to maintain a natural circadian rhythm and generally complain about their sleep. Researchers have developed a technology that can read the brain's electrical activity and map our sleep patterns. The technology, along with astronaut Andreas Mogensen, will travel to the International Space Station ISS to examine the differences between human sleep patterns on earth and in space.

Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer's activities, like walking, running, and jumping.

ARTI are an Austrian-based company providing navigation software for autonomous guided vehicles. The company was started in 2019 with six founders and now has 12 people.

Corvus Drones is a Dutch agritech company, founded in 2017 by Gerhold ten Voorde and Frans-Peter Dechering. The company has produced a drone for crop monitoring in greenhouses and claims to be one of the first to have developed an autonomous drone for indoor farming. IDTechEx spoke with Corvus Drones at the GreenTech 2022 event.

This premium article focuses on the prominent examples of haptic implementation in automotive, including key market players such as Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, GM, and Audi.

Researchers have developed a wearable textile exomuscle that serves as an extra layer of muscles. They aim to use it to increase the upper body strength and endurance of people with restricted mobility.

Printed electronics have gained a lot of momentum with recent advancements in printing technology. Lots of exciting new materials, processes, equipment, and designs can now be developed using this technology. As a result, several industries are flourishing and set to be disrupted using printed electronics.

Ireis is a Korean company providing sensor and software solutions for horticulture, in particular IoT-based sensors for farm monitoring along with software for remote farm management. IDTechEx spoke with Ireis in GreenTech 2022.

Aidian is a Finnish diagnostics company. Andy Ko spoke to Aidian's Head of New Technologies, Mirko Brummer.