Hot on the heels of Kohler’s Dekoda poop analyzer announced last week, Withings has announced the launch of its toilet-mounted tracker, the U-Scan Nutrio. Though it’s number two in the smart-toilet segment, unlike Dekoda, U-Scan Nutrio analyzes your “number one”. […]
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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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Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a customizable finger brace that uses 3D printing and embedded sensors to support recovery from hand injuries. The brace is designed to be lightweight, adjustable, and responsive to individual needs, making it suitable
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A team at Penn State has developed a skin-mounted sensor that can detect vitamin B6 and glucose in sweat, offering a non-invasive way to monitor key health markers. This technology could be especially useful for people with chronic conditions like
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Walking may seem effortless, but for many people with neurological conditions or age-related mobility issues, it can be a daily challenge. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new smart insole that could make walking safer and
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Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) have developed a groundbreaking tactile sensing platform using 3D-printed auxetic mechanical metamaterials (AMMs), which could significantly enhance the performance of wearable pressure sensors. Auxetic materials are known for their unusual
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A research team at Waseda University has developed a new class of wearable sweat sensors that mimic the microtexture of rose petals—offering improved comfort, stability, and reusability for health monitoring. These bio-inspired sensors could transform how we track hydration, electrolyte
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Dehydration is a silent but serious health risk—especially in hot climates, high-performance environments, and among vulnerable populations like the elderly or those with chronic illnesses. Yet tracking hydration in real time has remained elusive. Traditional methods like urine tests, blood
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a flexible, skin-like sensor that can monitor both physical movement and electrical signals—internally and externally. Designed to mimic the properties of human skin, the device combines electrical and ionic conductivity, allowing it to interface
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