Wearable Technology

Researchers have used advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop a generalised method to predict when seizures will strike that will not require surgical implants.

Ava announced it has raised $30 million in a strategic Series B funding round. The majority of Ava's new financing came from existing investors, with prominent European VC firm btov and SVC Ltd., an investment vehicle of Credit Suisse, also joining the round.

A wearable blood-pressure monitor equipped with ASUS HealthAI technology that analyzes the wearer's blood pressure measurements and daily lifestyle habits to provide recommendations for controlling blood pressure.

Spiber is a biomaterials company based in Japan that is making synthetic spider silk by engineering the bacteria E. coli. The synthetic spider silk fiber is called QMONOS™.

Bolt Threads is using genetically engineered yeast to make spider silk proteins by fermentation.

Provides peak power support to 3V coin cell batteries and eliminates need for 2.7V LDO regulator for less expensive, smaller, more energy-efficient designs with extended battery life.

An interdisciplinary study explores how wearable technologies can be used to help reduce the risk of back injuries among nurses.

Ubimax has officially begun a strategic cooperation with DAQRI, a leading Los Angeles and Dublin based provider of AR smart glasses.

Scientists have found a fast and simple way to make super-elastic, multi-material, high-performance fibers. Their fibers have already been used as sensors on robotic fingers and in clothing. This breakthrough method opens the door to new kinds of smart textiles and medical implants.

New technology could make controlling text or other mobile applications as simple as "1-2-3." Using acoustic chirps emitted from a ring and received by a wristband, like a smartwatch, the system is able to recognize 22 different micro finger gestures that could be programmed to various commands — including a T9 keyboard interface, a set of numbers, or application commands like playing or stopping music.

The first-ever, active user-controlled color-changing fabric. The fabric, developed allows the user/wearer to change the color or pattern of the fabric through their smartphone.

LifePlus Inc has entered the multi-billion-dollar smart medical wearables category with the introduction of Lifeleaf - the world's first non-invasive continuous blood glucose monitoring multi-sensor wearable device. In addition to blood glucose monitoring, the patent-pending multi-sensor device non-invasively monitors heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and oxygen saturation.

Many natural organisms have the ability to repair themselves. Now, manufactured machines will be able to mimic this property. In findings published this week researchers have created a self-healing material that spontaneously repairs itself under extreme mechanical damage.

Scientists in Hong Kong and China have combined a semi-transparent arrangement of anodes and cathodes with a transparent electrolyte to make the first ever photoluminescent microbattery that can simultaneously act as a power supply and a full-colour display.

Update from the IDTechEx Show! 2018.

Animal Dermatology Group announces a new publication validating the ability of a wearable device to assess itching and scratching behaviors.

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday 17 May titled Conductive Inks 2018-2028: Market Updates and Forecasts.

RxFunction Inc has announced plans to conduct its first long-term clinical trial of walkasins®, the walk2Wellness study.

Monika Dunkel continues to explore worldwide technology and market trends in nine key areas, and opportunities they present for the UK.

The Myant & STOLL collaboration revolutionizes localized production with a one-stop, virtual factory that provides solutions for R&D, design, and manufacturing at scale.