Wearable Technology

Reality AI announces the availability of starter kit based on Cross Domain Development Kit (XDK) from Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions. It enables fast development of solutions based on accelerometry and vibration, including wearables for people and predictive maintenance for machines.

Using a simple layer-by-layer coating technique, researchers have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices.

In this profile Alexis Karandrea interviews Mr. Didier Laurens, the Chief Financial Officer of Pixium Vision, on their IRIS and PRIMA retinal implant technologies.

Interbattery 2017 took place from the 27th to the 29th September in Seoul, South Korea. IDTechEx analyst Lorenzo Grande attended the conference and has reported on his experience.

The Textile International Forum and Exhibition (TIFE) 2017 was held in Taipei, Taiwan over 26 - 27 September 2017. This year's TIFE theme was "intelligent innovation and green circular economy" IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao reported on her experience there.

IDTechEx is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 17th October 2017 titled Lithium-ion Batteries - from Raw Materials, to Gigafactories, and beyond.

Introducing Project Invincible, the latest innovative personalised healthcare solution made from materials that will be used in next season's Formula 1 car.

Researchers have developed smart tattoo ink capable of monitoring health by changing color to tell an athlete if they are dehydrated or diabetic.

IDTechEx Launchpad will showcase innovations from 10 start-up companies at the IDTechEx Show! held in Santa Clara, USA on November 15-16 2017. All winners will be showing a new working prototype or product, many for the first time.

IDTechEx will host a free webinar on Thursday 12 October titled Thermoelectric energy harvesting:a time of turmoil.

Sitting in a stifling subway car or walking Boston's cold winter streets may soon become more bearable, thanks to a "personal thermostat" wristband.

A prototype software application, to be used with the optical head-mounted display Google Glass, has been designed as a social-skills coach for children with autism spectrum disorder.

A new paper-based sensor patch developed by researchers allow diabetics to effectively measure glucose levels during exercise.

Engineers and scientists have created a thin flexible device that could keep smartphones and laptop computers cool and prevent overheating.

A group of researchers have created a fabric-like material electrode that could help make energy storage devices — batteries and supercapacitors — faster and less susceptible to leaks or disastrous meltdowns.

IDTechEx predict that 2017 will be the first billion dollar year for wearable sensors, with growth coming in three waves.

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd has announced the development of the world's first wearable, hands-free speech translation device, suitable for tasks in which the users' hands are often occupied, such as in diagnoses or treatment in healthcare.

Scientists have developed a new type of ultra-thin photovoltaic device, coated on both sides with stretchable and waterproof films, which can continue to provide electricity from sunlight even after being soaked in water or being stretched and compressed.

Cellulose nanofibrils have properties that can improve the characteristics of bio-based 3D-printing pastes.

Cast your mind back a few years and you will find a conductive ink business that appeared very mature and slow moving. Then everything began to change...