A new invention from a University of Bristol scientist introduces a sensor‑rich shoe designed to monitor gait, balance, and mobility in older adults, inspired by the needs of the researcher’s own 89‑year‑old mentor. The project began when Professor Dave Bull […]
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed a smart textile vest designed to detect early signs of hypothermia in older adults, a population particularly vulnerable to dangerous drops in body temperature. Elderly people lose heat more quickly and often have
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Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed a soft, comfortable wearable device that uses artificial intelligence to detect early signs of frailty, a condition that significantly increases the risk of falls, hospitalization, and loss of independence among older adults
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At the University of Missouri, researchers are pioneering a system that combines in‑home sensors with artificial intelligence to improve care for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The technology is designed to capture subtle daily changes in health that
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Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have demonstrated that wearable foot sensors and depth cameras can accurately measure gait in clinical settings, offering a scalable alternative to traditional electronic walkways. This breakthrough could improve how clinicians monitor mobility, detect fall risk,
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Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a contactless radar system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor subtle changes in a person’s health. Unlike wearable devices that require physical contact or regular charging, this system operates remotely by analyzing
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A new FDA-approved low-vibration belt, Osteoboost, is offering a drug-free intervention for osteopenia, a condition characterized by low bone density. Developed by Bone Health Technologies, the belt applies 30 hertz of oscillations per second to stimulate bone cells, mimicking the
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