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A new robotic glove with 37 tiny actuators can reduce hand swelling by up to 25% in just 30 minutes, and patients can use it safely at home without a therapist. Cornell researchers developed EdemaFlex to help millions suffering from painful hand edema finally get relief on their own schedule.
Japanese researchers created a special "enzyme ink" that prints working biosensors in one step, solving the biggest obstacle to mass-producing wearable health monitors that run on sweat alone. These paper-thin patches could soon track your workout performance without batteries.
A wristwatch that listens to your heart could help millions of heart failure patients stay home and healthy. Japan's A-wave is developing technology that catches warning signs before patients need emergency care.
When Dr. Jiayang Li noticed his 89-year-old mentor losing his balance, he invented a shoe with 253 tiny sensors that could help millions of older adults stay safe and independent. The prototype runs for three months on a single charge and displays real-time walking data on any mobile device.
After three decades without new options, patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer now have access to a wearable device that extends life and reduces pain. The breakthrough treatment adds two months of survival time while maintaining quality of life.
Wearable robotics are moving from labs into everyday life, helping ordinary people walk farther and climb higher without exhausting themselves. Companies like Nike, Hypershell, and WIRobotics are bringing powered footwear and lightweight exoskeletons to hikers, older adults, and anyone who wants to move without wearing out.
A wireless chest patch is slashing heart diagnosis waiting times from up to 12 months down to just two weeks for Scottish patients. The "Patch and Go" device lets people go home while being monitored, freeing up 1,500 hospital bed days.
Scientists created a skin-safe sensor that spots dangerous ammonia leaks through both color change and electronics. The breakthrough could save lives in factories, farms, and refrigeration facilities where ammonia exposure kills workers each year.
Australian researchers created a wearable patch that monitors critical medications every five minutes, potentially preventing thousands of drug-related injuries and deaths. The nearly painless device just completed successful human trials.
Scientists just invented a way to 3D-print fabrics that can bend, stretch, and even heal themselves, opening doors for smarter clothing and medical devices. The breakthrough gives designers unlimited freedom to create materials that move with our bodies.
Scientists just built the world's first wearable ultrasound system that lets heart patients get monitored at home for 48 hours straight. The technology could catch health problems early while freeing up hospital resources for those who need them most.
A digital tool combining activity tracking with real-time alerts helps people with long COVID avoid overexertion. While the six-month study showed promise, researchers discovered important insights for designing future health apps for chronic conditions.
Chinese researchers created a chip thinner than a human hair that could finally make smart wearables live up to their promise. FLEXI costs less than $1 to produce, runs AI locally, and survives being folded thousands of times.
Scientists at UC Irvine created a wearable device that measures stress through both sweat hormones and vital signs, offering the most accurate stress picture yet. The wireless wristband could help millions struggling with overwhelming stress finally get the objective monitoring they need.
Researchers mimicked electric rays to create tiny stacked cells that generate over 100 volts without any external power source. The breakthrough could eliminate charging needs for watches, calculators, and wearable devices.
Scientists just solved a major puzzle in wearable robotics by rethinking how metal threads are woven together. A fabric weighing less than a nickel can now lift over two pounds while staying flexible enough to wear.
Professional cyclists race at speeds over 30 mph wearing only helmets for protection. A Belgian company just invented wearable airbags that fit into cycling shorts and deploy in 100 milliseconds during crashes.