Wearable Technology

An artificial intelligence-driven device that works to detect and predict hemodynamic instability may provide a more accurate picture of patient deterioration than traditional vital sign measurements, a study suggests.

Naox Technologies presented their hearable for epilepsy management at a CEA-Leti workshop on healthcare innovation where Tess met CTO Emmanual Lange.

Thursday 4 August 2022 - Clarifying the definition and types of haptics; Use cases of haptics in different industries; Haptic technology benchmarking; Analysis of the current market landscape; Key market challenges in the short-term future; Key long-term market drivers; and Some key takeaways from IDTechEx forecasts

Wearable movement-tracking devices may someday be useful in providing early warnings of cognitive decline among older adults, suggest new findings.

Razer, one of the leading global companies providing gaming hardware, announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Go Touch VR SAS, also known as Interhaptics, a French startup founded in 2017 and specialized in haptics tools and software. What does this tell us about trends in haptics?

Remedee labs is developing a wearable endorphin stimulator using mm-wave frequencies for a drug-free solution to pain. Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, chaired a panel on wearables at the CEA-Leti conference on healthcare innovations in June 2022 alongside co-founder Jacques Husser who shared the latest updates from the company.

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?

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.

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.

IDTechEx has released its latest report on haptics, projecting that the industry's annual revenue will grow to over US$5 billion by 2027 and will continue to increase through to 2033. Where should the industry be focusing to drive this growth?

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

VividQ is a Cambridge, UK, based firm which focuses on developing IP for computer-generated holography, both for software and optical engine hardware. Following its recent profile, IDTechEx visited VividQ, trying out its technology and hearing about VividQ's thoughts on the future of augmented reality.

This premium article explores the growing market of insulin pumps, additionally looking into patch pumps and closed-loop systems.

Researchers have proposed a facile approach to develop elastic and conductive Janus membranes with excellent adhesion for advanced flexible multifunctional electronics.

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.