Tag: Flexible sensors
Georgia Tech Research On Flexible Electronics Shows Promise For Spinal Injury Therapies
Patients with mobility disorders related to spinal nerve compression or those recovering from spinal cord injuries are frequently treated by the conditioning of the Hoffmann’s reflex via non-surgical electrostimulation therapy. To track the progress of the treatment, electromyography (EMG) is used to record the amplitude of the patient’s muscle twitch response. Read more ReWalk Partners […]
The Global Medical Sensors Market Is Poised To Grow Strong During 2018 – 2028...
The “Global Medical Sensors Market Analysis & Trends – Industry Forecast to 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the report, the global medical sensors market (invasive and non-invasive) is poised to grow strong during the forecast period 2018 to 2028. Read more This Wearable Sensor Helps Your Body Maintain Optimal Levels […]
Northwestern Researchers Develop AI-Powered Throat Sensor to Track COVID-19 Symptoms
The novel coronavirus affects people differently. As the virus is affecting people of all ages, the more unknowns seem to arise. Some affected people do not show any symptom of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. These mysteries highlight the desperate need for more data to help researchers and physicians better understand — […]
University of Waterloo Engineers Develop Durable, Flexible Sensor for Wearables
Researchers at the University of Waterloo utilized 3-D printing and nanotechnology created a durable, flexible sensor for wearable devices to monitor everything from vital signs to athletic performance. The new technology combines silicone rubber with ultra-thin layers of graphene in a material ideal for making wristbands or insoles in running shoes, reports University of Waterloo. […]
Researchers Develop Soft Medical Sensors by Bonding Rubber and Electrical Components
The increased use of digital technologies for improved health care is driving the need for soft sensors. Scientists have long been trying to develop such sensors, but none have made it to market because they cannot easily be integrated with electronic components, like the wires, computer chips and batteries needed to gather, process and send […]
WPI Researchers Develop Flexible Wireless Oxygen Sensor for Monitoring Infants
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts have developed a prototype flexible sensor the size of a Band-Aid that will measure a baby’s blood oxygen levels, a vital indication of the lungs’ effectiveness and whether the baby’s tissue is receiving adequate oxygen supply. The wearable device, which is wireless and inexpensive, may allow sick […]